Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of stroke in a migrant community (Kashmiri) settled in Jammu district of J&K, India. Methods: The study was conducted as a population based cross-sectional study at Mishriwala, 12 kms west of Jammu city. A door to door survey of 964 individuals of Mishriwala community cluster was conducted with a participation rate of 95%. Results: Eight cases of completed stroke were ascertained yielding a crude prevalence rate of 1,169/100,000 (95% CI=300/100,000-1,700/100,000) in the age group 15 years and above. When the prevalence was standardized to world standard population for age, the prevalence was slightly lower at 856/100,000 (95% CI=400/100,000-11,000/100,000). The proportion of stroke occurring in females (63%) was higher than that in males and the age-specific prevalence increased with age. Conclusion: The prevalence rate of stroke among Kashmiri Pandits is comparable to rates reported from the developed world.

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