Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 15, Issue 6 , March 17, 2026. BackgroundReturn to work post stroke is affected by sociodemographic factors and disability.
We explored ethnic differences in employment among White, Black African, Black Caribbean, and other ethnic minority groups at 1 and 5 years post first stroke in a population‐based cohort.MethodsData on individuals with first‐ever stroke were obtained from the South London Stroke Register ([SLSR] patients registered between 1995 and 2025). Analysis was restricted to individuals in employment at the time of first stroke (N=1737, 67% men, mean age: 54 years [SD: 12.1]), with employment status assessed at 1 year and 5 years follow‐up.
Journal of the American Heart Association published a clinical update in Cardiology on 10 Mar 2026.
The item focuses on Ethnic Inequalities in Return to Work Post First Stroke: Findings From a Population‐Based Cohort Study in South London.
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