Stroke Epidemiology
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Title Page
Table of content
1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Objective 1.3 Key terms 1.4 Scope of report 1.5 Thesis statement
2.0 Literature review 2.1 Epidemology 2.2 Cause / risk factor 2.3 Symptoms 2.4 Holistic treatment
3.0 Analysis
4.0 Conclusion
5.0 References
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background A stroke is a disease that is eventually referring to the term "brain attack". The brain attacks causes the brain cells to die and eventually the ability that is covered by that part of the brain will be lost. The loss of ability is usually include many abilities. However, stroke can affect the patient in different ways as due to the part of the brain that is damaged and how severe the damage might be. (UF & Shands, 2012) Stroke is usually defined as two types of stroke which are ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Stroke is the reduction or disruption in blood flow that can be disastrous as it can cause death. (Harver Simon, 2011)
1.2 Objective To investigate the awareness of the community on the lifestyle disease which is relevant to their lifestyle. Other than that, the way of treating stroke can also be known beside knowing the risk of getting stroke.
1.3 Key terms
Ischemic - relating to or affected by ischemia (Free Dictionary by Farlex, 2012)
Ischemia - A decrease in the blood supply to a bodily organ, tissue, or part caused by constriction or obstruction of the blood vessels. (Free Dictionary by Farlex, 2012) - the deficiency of oxygen in vital tissues (Harvey Simon, 2011)
Hemorrhagic - of or relating to hemorrhage (Free Dictionary by Farlex, 2012)
Hemorrhage - Excessive discharge of blood from the blood vessels; profuse bleeding. (Free Dictionary by Farlex, 2012) - sudden bleeding into or around brain (Harvey Simon, 2011)
1.4 Scope of report This report that is made based on the research done includes the epidermiology of stroke disease. Other than that, the risk factors is also
Title Page
Table of content
1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Objective 1.3 Key terms 1.4 Scope of report 1.5 Thesis statement
2.0 Literature review 2.1 Epidemology 2.2 Cause / risk factor 2.3 Symptoms 2.4 Holistic treatment
3.0 Analysis
4.0 Conclusion
5.0 References
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background A stroke is a disease that is eventually referring to the term "brain attack". The brain attacks causes the brain cells to die and eventually the ability that is covered by that part of the brain will be lost. The loss of ability is usually include many abilities. However, stroke can affect the patient in different ways as due to the part of the brain that is damaged and how severe the damage might be. (UF & Shands, 2012) Stroke is usually defined as two types of stroke which are ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Stroke is the reduction or disruption in blood flow that can be disastrous as it can cause death. (Harver Simon, 2011)
1.2 Objective To investigate the awareness of the community on the lifestyle disease which is relevant to their lifestyle. Other than that, the way of treating stroke can also be known beside knowing the risk of getting stroke.
1.3 Key terms
Ischemic - relating to or affected by ischemia (Free Dictionary by Farlex, 2012)
Ischemia - A decrease in the blood supply to a bodily organ, tissue, or part caused by constriction or obstruction of the blood vessels. (Free Dictionary by Farlex, 2012) - the deficiency of oxygen in vital tissues (Harvey Simon, 2011)
Hemorrhagic - of or relating to hemorrhage (Free Dictionary by Farlex, 2012)
Hemorrhage - Excessive discharge of blood from the blood vessels; profuse bleeding. (Free Dictionary by Farlex, 2012) - sudden bleeding into or around brain (Harvey Simon, 2011)
1.4 Scope of report This report that is made based on the research done includes the epidermiology of stroke disease. Other than that, the risk factors is also
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