Journal article
Cognitive function in adolescence and the risk of early-onset stroke
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Stroke is increasingly prevalent at younger ages but the risk factors are uncertain. We examined the association between adolescent cognitive function and early-onset stroke.
METHODS: This was a nationwide population-based cohort study of 1 741 345 Israeli adolescents (42% women) who underwent comprehensive cognitive function tests at age 16-20 years, before mandatory military service, during 1987-2012. Cognitive function (range: …
Authors
Bardugo A; Bendor CD; Libruder C; Lutski M; Zucker I; Tsur AM; Derazne E; Yaniv G; Gardner RC; Gerstein HC
Journal
Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, Vol. 78, No. 9, pp. 570–577
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
September 2024
DOI
10.1136/jech-2024-222114
ISSN
0143-005X