Your chances of survival after a stroke is higher if you have friendly neighbors, according to new research.
The results of studies have indicated that elderly people who have had a stroke, have a much better chance of surviving if they live side by side the people with whom they have good friendly relations, so that they can count on their help.
"Social isolation is unhealthy in any sense of the word. There is a lot of literature that demonstrates that it is easier to survive in society, with an elderly person can be expected not only to help in case of a stroke, but in the case of any health problems - says the author research Kari Jo Clark (Cari Jo Clark), Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. - unusual in our study was that we began to analyze if you have a man's neighbors, and did not learn of the individual himself. "
However, the researchers noted that the benefits of friendship for the people who have suffered a stroke, was observed only among whites. Further research is required to determine why this is so.
Life after stroke
Clark and colleagues examined data from 5,789 middle-aged 75 years, who lived in three suburbs of Chicago. Scientists asked the participants about whether if they are neighbors and what their relationship. Over 11 years of research were reported 186 deaths from stroke and 701 cases, the first strokes. When analyzing the data taken into account other factors that could reduce the percentage of surviving, for example, high blood pressure, smoking, physical activity, diabetes and obesity.
The researchers asked the participants a few questions to determine in what respects they are neighbors. It is questions such as:
"Do you see how your neighbors are talking to someone in the yard or on the street?"
"Have you ever noticed how your neighbors pay attention to each other, call someone if they see the problem?"
"How many neighbors you can call if you need help during the affairs of the house or in the yard?"
"How many neighbors you can ask for some sugar, salt, or ask for a small favor?"
The survey revealed that the better was the relationship with the neighbors, the greater the chance of survival was an elderly person who has survived a stroke, regardless of gender. However, this trend was not peculiar to African-Americans.
friendly neighbors
The results of studies emphasize the positive aspect of tying friendly relations with its neighbors, so this relationship is extremely important.
One of the reasons why older people, stroke survivors, more survivors, if they have good relations with its neighbors, is that they are in sight, and they just may be assisted in case of onset of stroke symptoms. Older people are not so mobile, so the help of neighbors here also has a big impact.
Why do African-Americans this trend is not observed, scientists still can not explain, but plan to spend some additional research to find out.
"Obviously, the whole complex of factors affect human health in old age, and we need to be very careful when we make decisions based on the data obtained. Other studies have already shown that white people a positive impact on relations with neighbors health stronger" - Clark says.
The results of studies have indicated that elderly people who have had a stroke, have a much better chance of surviving if they live side by side the people with whom they have good friendly relations, so that they can count on their help.
"Social isolation is unhealthy in any sense of the word. There is a lot of literature that demonstrates that it is easier to survive in society, with an elderly person can be expected not only to help in case of a stroke, but in the case of any health problems - says the author research Kari Jo Clark (Cari Jo Clark), Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. - unusual in our study was that we began to analyze if you have a man's neighbors, and did not learn of the individual himself. "
However, the researchers noted that the benefits of friendship for the people who have suffered a stroke, was observed only among whites. Further research is required to determine why this is so.
Life after stroke
Clark and colleagues examined data from 5,789 middle-aged 75 years, who lived in three suburbs of Chicago. Scientists asked the participants about whether if they are neighbors and what their relationship. Over 11 years of research were reported 186 deaths from stroke and 701 cases, the first strokes. When analyzing the data taken into account other factors that could reduce the percentage of surviving, for example, high blood pressure, smoking, physical activity, diabetes and obesity.
The researchers asked the participants a few questions to determine in what respects they are neighbors. It is questions such as:
"Do you see how your neighbors are talking to someone in the yard or on the street?"
"Have you ever noticed how your neighbors pay attention to each other, call someone if they see the problem?"
"How many neighbors you can call if you need help during the affairs of the house or in the yard?"
"How many neighbors you can ask for some sugar, salt, or ask for a small favor?"
The survey revealed that the better was the relationship with the neighbors, the greater the chance of survival was an elderly person who has survived a stroke, regardless of gender. However, this trend was not peculiar to African-Americans.
friendly neighbors
The results of studies emphasize the positive aspect of tying friendly relations with its neighbors, so this relationship is extremely important.
One of the reasons why older people, stroke survivors, more survivors, if they have good relations with its neighbors, is that they are in sight, and they just may be assisted in case of onset of stroke symptoms. Older people are not so mobile, so the help of neighbors here also has a big impact.
Why do African-Americans this trend is not observed, scientists still can not explain, but plan to spend some additional research to find out.
"Obviously, the whole complex of factors affect human health in old age, and we need to be very careful when we make decisions based on the data obtained. Other studies have already shown that white people a positive impact on relations with neighbors health stronger" - Clark says.
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