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Seasonal and Meteorological Influences on Stroke Incidence and Outcomes in a Tropical Urban Setting: A 10-Year Retrospective Study in Douala, Cameroon.
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Abstract
Climatic factors may influence stroke patterns, but data from sub-Saharan Africa are scarce. This study assessed the relationship between weather variables and stroke incidence, severity, mortality, and hospital stay in Douala, Cameroon. A retrospective review was conducted using medical records from three referral hospitals in Douala from January 2011 to December 2020. Adults (≥18 years) with neuroimaging-confirmed ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes were included. Weather data: temperature, humidity, wind speed, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, and sunshine duration, were obtained from the national meteorological agency (ASECNA). Associations between weather parameters and stroke-related outcomes were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. Among 1,349 stroke cases (mean age 61 ± 13 years; 53% male), 65% were ischemic strokes. Stroke incidence peaked during the long rainy season (
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