Adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with increased risk of midlife stroke

A history of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO) is associated with higher odds of midlife stroke. APO included preterm delivery, low birth weight, preeclampsia, placental abruption, and stillbirth in the study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Women's Health.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in women in the United States. While the incidence of stroke in older age groups is decreasing, stroke and stroke risk factors in younger and middle-aged U.S. women are on the rise.

#Adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with increased risk of midlife stroke

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