Ethnic differences in stroke: black-white differences in the United States population. SECORDS Investigators. Southeastern Consortium on Racial Differences in Stroke

Neuroepidemiology. 1995;14(5):209-39. doi: 10.1159/000109798.

Abstract

The US Black (African-American) population has a higher stroke incidence and mortality than the US White population. This article reviews the English language literature relating to observed racial and ethnic differences in stroke mortality, incidence, and risk factors. In addition, Black-White differences in stroke subtype, pathophysiology, outcome, recurrence, and treatment are reviewed. The significance of these racial and ethnic differences and directions for future research are explored.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Black People
  • Black or African American*
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / prevention & control
  • Cholesterol, HDL / blood
  • Cholesterol, VLDL / blood
  • Cohort Studies
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Diabetes Mellitus / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / complications
  • Hypertension / epidemiology
  • Incidence
  • Lipoproteins / blood
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Factors
  • Triglycerides / blood
  • United States / epidemiology
  • White People*

Substances

  • Cholesterol, HDL
  • Cholesterol, VLDL
  • Lipoproteins
  • Triglycerides