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A new study finds the Brain Care Score predicts lower stroke risk across U.S. racial groups, especially among Black adults.
A new study finds the Brain Care Score (BCS), which assesses physical, lifestyle, and social-emotional health, predicts stroke risk across racial groups in the U.S. Over 15.9 years, higher BCS scores—ranging from 0 to 21—were linked to significantly lower stroke risk, with a five-point increase tied to a 53% lower risk among Black adults and 25% lower risk among white adults, even after adjusting for demographics and socioeconomic factors.
The BCS includes blood pressure, blood sugar, nutrition, alcohol use, social relationships, and stress.
While the study is observational, it suggests improving modifiable behaviors could help reduce stroke disparities, especially among Black adults.
The research was funded by the NIH and American Heart Association, with no funder involvement in study design or reporting.
Un nuevo estudio encuentra que el Brain Care Score predice un menor riesgo de accidente cerebrovascular en todos los grupos raciales de Estados Unidos, especialmente entre los adultos negros.