Publications by authors named "Luis Larrauri"
Article Synopsis
- - Stroke is a major neurological issue in the Andean region of South America, with a lack of detailed epidemiological data on its prevalence from previous studies.
- - A study conducted in 80 rural villages in northern Peru involving over 22,000 people found a stroke prevalence of 7.05 per 1,000 residents, which was notably higher for individuals aged 85 and older.
- - The research indicated that high blood pressure and a sedentary lifestyle significantly contributed to stroke prevalence, and overall stroke rates in this Peruvian population were higher than some nearby regions but lower than in African and Asian rural areas.
Background: The prevalence of epilepsy added to inadequate treatment results in chronic morbidity and considerable mortality in poor populations. Neurocysticercosis (NCC), a helminthic disease of the central nervous system, is a leading cause of seizures and epilepsy in most of the world.
Methods: Taking advantage of a cysticercosis elimination program, we performed two community-based cross-sectional studies between 2006 and 2007 in 58 rural communities (population 20,610) to assess the prevalence and characteristics of epilepsy and epileptic seizures in this endemic region.