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Uncertain about health outcomes, male stroke survivors more likely to suffer depression than females

September 12, 2012 by

Post-stroke depression is a major issue affecting approximately 33% of stroke survivors. A new study reports that the level to which survivors are uncertain about the outcome of their illness is strongly linked to depression. The relationship is more pronounced for men than for women.

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