Comparison Between First-Ever Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults in 1988-1997 and 2008-2017.

Aim: To compare incidence of first-ever acute cerebral infarction, etiology and traditional risk factors in young adults 15-49 years in 1988-1997 and 2008-2017 in Hordaland County, Norway.

Methods: Case-finding of young adults with acute cerebral infarction in 1988-1997 was done retrospectively by computer research from hospital registries in Hordaland County. Young adults with acute cerebral infarction living in the Bergen region in 2008-2017 were prospectively included in a database at Haukeland University Hospital.

Are sociodemographic characteristics and attitude good predictors of speeding behavior among drivers on Malaysia federal roads?

The increasing number of road crashes and fatalities on Malaysian federal roads is a cause for concern. The main causes of road crashes and fatalities on federal roads have been attributed to the speeding behavior among drivers. As such, this research investigates the possible predictors from sociodemographic characteristics and attitudes in predicting speeding behavior among drivers on Malaysia federal roads.