Sex-specific socioeconomic risk factors for spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage—a case–control study during the 5 years before ictus
Elisabeth Ronne-Engström,
Emilie Friberg
Abstract:BackgroundThere is a difference in the incidence of spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) between sexes, with the majority of cases occurring in female patients. Although this phenomenon has been studied from a medical perspective, the reasons for the predominance of female cases are still unclear. Non-medical factors, such as a patient’s socioeconomic situation, can differ between female and male patients, with health implications. The aim of the study was to identify socioeconomic profiles for both sexes… Show more
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