Background and Purpose-Declining trends in the incidence and mortality of stroke have been observed in Finland since the beginning of the 1980s until 1997.

These results suggest that genetic variation in the IL-1 gene family is associated with measures of glucose homeostasis and prevalent diabetes.

Our study showed that the evidence-based use of medications after acute coronary syndrome was suboptimal in Finland, particularly in elderly and diabetic patients. Consistent use of these medications, however, was associated with a better prognosis.

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