The Burden of Stroke in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

Cardiovascular disease, including heart, stroke, and vascular disease, is a significant health problem for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. However, there is limited information published about stroke in this population. In this thesis, I examined the burden of stroke in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian population, using diverse methods. This research program was developed in response to unmet needs identified by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.