Relationship between Physical Activity and Stroke: Review From Different Meta Analytical Studies

Abstract

Introduction: Developing countries like India are facing a double burden of communicable and non-com-municable diseases. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. Objective: To systematically review and report the articles from world on physical activity to reduce the risk of stroke. Methodology: Study was done on May 2016 through various databases using search terms "physical activity" AND "Meta-analysis" AND "Stroke". 17 Meta analytical articles were identified for this review based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: We selected 17 Meta analysis articles including 137 prospective studies, 541 randomized controlled trials, 22 case control and 108 cohort studies. All articles included in this review were from 2000 to till date. Conclusion: Physical activity is found to have an independent protective effect against cerebrovascular events.