Social inequalities in the burden of stroke in Germany: cross-sectional analysis of a nationwide population-based health survey
Busch, M.; Höbel, J.; Lampert, T. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2017 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background: Knowledge of social inequalities in stroke is important for effective stroke prevention and management. Purpose: To examine (1) associations between socioeconomic status (SES) and the prevalence of stroke and (2) the influence of SES on associations between stroke and health outcomes in the general population in Germany. Methods: We analysed pooled data from 2009, 2010, and 2012 waves of the nationwide population-based German Health Update (GEDA) study with 62, 446 participants aged ≥18 years. Associations between SES and stroke prevalence were examined in logistic regression analyses. Influence of S…