Abstract TMP115: Identifying Overlooked Risk Factors For Stroke From A Prediction Model Constructed From Half A Million Adults In Taiwan

Background: American Stroke Association has listed hypertension, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, physical inactivity and atrial fibrillation as the major risk factors for stroke. We developed a new model to predict stroke mortality using the 15-year prospective data of half a million adults in Taiwan. The model identified additional important risk factors. Method: In a health surveillance program conducted from 1994 to 2008, a cohort of...