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Characteristics of participants in group discussions of awareness of stroke
| Community groups (n=11) | Stroke groups* (n=14) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 64.0 (9.3) | 70.1 (5.6) |
| Men | 4 | 7 |
| Women | 7 | 7 |
| Country of origin: | ||
| Australia | 11 | 13 |
| Overseas | 0 | 1 |
| High blood pressure | 2 | 10 |
| High cholesterol | 8 | 3 |
| Heart disease | 0 | 2 |
| History of stroke | 0 | 2 |
| Family history of stroke | 2 | 6 |
| Current smoking | 2 | 2 |
