Description: This systematic review synthesizes research on stroke among American Indian and Alaska Native communities, focusing on risk factors, prevalence, incidence, and mortality. It also addresses challenges in data accuracy due to misclassification and small population sizes, emphasizing the need for reliable, community-informed data to guide effective prevention, care, and health equity initiatives.

Citation: Harris, R., Nelson, L. A., Muller, C., & Buchwald, D. (2015). Stroke in American Indians and Alaska Natives: A Systematic Review. American journal of public health, 105(8), e16–e26. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2015.302698