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Original Research

Epidemiology of stroke in a rural community in Southeastern Nigeria

Kelechi O Enwereji1 Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, NigeriaCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Maduaburochukwu C Nwosu1 Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
,
Adesola Ogunniyi2 Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
,
Paul O Nwani1 Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
,
Azuoma L Asomugha1 Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
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Ezinna E Enwereji3 Department of Community Medicine/Nursing Sciences, College of Medicine, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
Pages 375-388 | Published online: 24 Jun 2014

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