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In 1989 through 1991,stroke death rates were similar in Hispanics and whites aged 45 to 64 years;at age 65 and over,Hispanics had rates that were substantially lower than those of whites.Data from national surveys suggest that the ethnic differences in stroke mortality may be due in part to lower blood pressure in Hispanics than non-Hispanics.Cohort studies, well-designed case-control studies,and continued oversampling of Hispanics in national surveys are needed to further define the epidemiological patterns of stroke in US Hispanics and to guide stroke prevention efforts. |
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