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Increasing Public Perceptions Of Stroke, Juan A. Conde, Juan Conde Fabela Jan 2020

Increasing Public Perceptions Of Stroke, Juan A. Conde, Juan Conde Fabela

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Analysis of publicly available data for the selected county of Rutland Vermont was performed to understand the underlying health problems affecting the county. Although VT overall has better health status indicators, including better access to care, and lower rates of chronic diseases than the nation, pockets of the state have higher rates of chronic diseases including obesity, DM, and cerebrovascular accidents.

Increasing awareness of stroke risk factors and symptoms is a cost-effective method to reduced stroke burden and provide successful treatment.