Genetic Factors and Regional Disparities in Stroke: A Comprehensive Study

A study by RGCB highlights the genetic and regional disparities in stroke and its comorbidities. The research, covering data from 204 countries over a decade, reveals significant differences in stroke risk factors across ethnic groups and regions, emphasizing the need for population-specific prevention strategies.

Stroke has emerged as a leading global cause of death, with genetic factors and regional disparities in comorbidities playing a critical role, according to a study by the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB).

The study, led by researcher Moinak Banerjee, highlights the importance of underlying genetic factors in determining regional variations in stroke and its comorbidities. The research was published in the prestigious journal eLife.

The findings, covering data from 2009-19 and involving 204 countries, demonstrate that metabolic risks in America and Europe, and vascular risks in Asia and Africa, are major contributors to stroke risk. The research underscores the need for understanding stroke and its comorbid factors from a genetic viewpoint to help health policymakers focus on population-specific risk management.

(With inputs from agencies.)