Incidence and case-fatality rates of stroke in Burgundy (France). Comparison between a rural (Avallon) and an urban (Dijon) population, between 1989 and 1993

The decline of mortality from stroke observed in some countries may result from a fall in incidence or a decrease in case-fatality rates from stroke. The present study was conducted to evaluate the role of geographical parameters, comparing an urban and a rural population in Burgundy, France to look for differences in risk factor distribution. The study was a prospective, and complete case-ascertainment in a population-based survey. It was conducted on a well-defined population-based survey in a rural town (Avallon 8900 subjects) and an urban town (Dijon 140,000 subjects) in the area of Burgundy (France), from 1989 through 1993. All first-ever stroke events occurring in these two population…

Association between diabetes and stroke subtype on survival and functional outcome 3 months after stroke: data from the European BIOMED Stroke Project.