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Telephone calls were made at 17634 households,which yielded 2642 demographically eligible individuals.Interviews were completed by 1880 respondents(response rate,71.2%).A total of 1066 respondents(57%)correctly listed at least 1 of the 5 established stroke warning signs and all of the respondents 1274(68%)correctly listed at least 1 of the establish stroke risk factors.Of the respondents,469(57%)of 818 respondents with a history of hypertension listed hypertension 142(35%)of 402 respondents who were current smokers listed smoking,and 32(13%)of 255 respondents with diabetes listed diabetes as a risk factor for stroke.Compared with those younger than 75 years,respondents 75 years or older were less likely to correctly list at least 1 stroke warning sign(60%vs 47%respectively;P<001)and were less likely to list at least 1 stroke risk factor(72%vs 56%respectively, P<.001).Considerably education is needed to increase the public's awareness of the warning signs and risk factors for stroke.Respondents with self-reported risk factors for stroke are largely unaware of their increased risk.The population at greatest risk for stroke,the very elderly,are the least knowledgeable about stroke warning signs and risk factors. |
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