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  • Title: Current trends in the incidence of cerebrovascular accidents in Accra.
    Author: Nyame PK, Bonsu-Bruce N, Amoah AG, Adjei S, Nyarko E, Amuah EA, Biritwum RB.
    Journal: West Afr J Med; 1994; 13(3):183-6. PubMed ID: 7841113.
    Abstract:
    The incidence of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) in Accra during three periods--1960-1968, 1976-1983, and 1990-1993, was compared. There was dramatic increase in the incidence between 1990-1993. Uncontrolled hypertension due to non-compliance with drug therapy seems to be the main cause. The economic plight of the people may explain the non compliance. The case fatality was between 41.9% to 50.3% for the years 1990-1993. Cardiovascular diseases, notably hypertension and CVA, have become the major causes of morbidity and mortality in Accra.
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