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Project No. 131 (1998)Epidemiology of Stroke in Tawam Hospital , Al Ain during 1995-1996Student Authors: Rawada Ali Al KuwaitiFaculty Supervisors: Dr. A. Bener, Dr. J. BrebnerAbstract:Objectives To determine the frequency of stroke, the risk factors for all strokeadmissions at Tawam Hospital in the UAE.Methods A descriptive retrospective study was conducted in Tawam Hospital. Allpatients with stroke admitted to the medical ward were included during two years(1995-1996).Results Overall, the total number of stroke patients during the period of study were80 patients: 45% were in 1995 and 55% were in 1996. The frequency has beenincreased steeply with age in both men and women. It was higher in men thanwomen in age groups. The most common risk factor in males was hypertension36.5% while in females was diabetes mellitus 46.4%. The most common finding byComputer Tomography scan CT was cerebral infaction 60%. Regarding the outcome,most patients were discharged home mobile independently 32.5% or with help 32.5%.Conclusion Stroke represents a significant health problem in the UAE which mightreflect the lifestyle changes associated with urbanization. These finding suggest thatabout half of stroke deaths can be attributed to some risk factors that may beamenable to preventive strategies.