Sudden death: ectopic pregnancy mortality.

Objective: To describe the trends in ectopic pregnancy mortality in Michigan from 1985 through 1999 and compare to those of previous time periods.

Methods: We reviewed all cases of maternal mortality from ectopic pregnancy in Michigan from 1985 through 1999. We extracted data from death certificates, hospital inpatient and emergency department records, medical examiner autopsy reports, and reviews by the Michigan Maternal Mortality Study.

Knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs among Michigan adults.

Objective: To assess the knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs in a representative statewide sample of Michigan adults.

Method: Respondents to the 1999 Michigan Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, a random-digit-dialed statewide survey of >2,500 adults, were asked to report up to three risk factors and warning signs for stroke. Predictors of inadequate knowledge (defined as not reporting any correct responses) of stroke risk factors and warning signs were identified using multiple logistic regression.