Abstract
The Hispanic population is the fastest growing minority population in the United States. Little research has been done to address the stroke risk in the Hispanic population that has a higher prevalence of diabetes, alcohol use, and physical inactivity. To change behavior and decrease the risk of stroke, a comprehensive program that combines education, risk identification, and follow-up is needed. The purpose of this article is to identify the increased risk factors of stroke in the Hispanic population, identify the barriers to health care, and outline the development of a stroke education and screening program for Hispanics.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 46-56 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Topics in stroke rehabilitation |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2003 |
Keywords
- Education
- Hispanics
- Risk factors
- Screening
- Stroke
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Community and Home Care
- Clinical Neurology