Hypertension and stroke in Asia: A comprehensive review from HOPE Asia

• Main Authors: Turana, Yuda, Tengkawan, Jeslyn, Chia, Yook Chin, Nathaniel, Michael, Wang, Ji-Guang, Sukonthasarn, Apichard, Chen, Chen-Huan, Minh, Huynh Van, Buranakitjaroen, Peera, Shin, Jinho, Siddique, Saulat, Nailes, Jennifer M., Park, Sungha, Teo, Boon Wee, Sison, Jorge, Ann Soenarta, Arieska, Hoshide, Satoshi, Tay, Jam Chin, Prasad Sogunuru, Guru, Zhang, Yuqing, Verma, Narsingh, Wang, Tzung-Dau, Kario, Kazuomi, Network, HOPE Asia
• Format: Article
• Published: Wiley 2021
• Subjects: QL Zoology; QM Human anatomy; QP Physiology; RC Internal medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/34672/

Stroke is the primary cause of disability and vascular death worldwide, including Asia. Asian characteristics that differ from the West lead to higher stroke incidence. Stroke epidemiology studies in Asia have shown varying levels of mortality, incidence, prevalence, and burden of disease. Hypertens...