Abstract
Abstract Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability worldwide. Its incidence is increasing because the population ages. In addition, more young people are affected by stroke in low- and middle-income countries. Ischemic stroke is more frequent but hemorrhagic stroke is responsible for more deaths and disability-adjusted life-years lost. Incidence and mortality of stroke differ between countries, geographical regions, and ethnic groups. In high-income countries mainly, improvements in prevention, acute treatment, and neurorehabilitation have led to a substantial decrease in the burden of stroke over the past 30 years. This article reviews the epidemiological and clinical data concerning stroke incidence and burden around the globe.
Keywords
MedicineStroke (engine)Incidence (geometry)NeurorehabilitationEpidemiologyPopulationEthnic groupLow and middle income countriesCause of deathPediatricsDemographyGerontologyRehabilitationPhysical therapyDeveloping countryEnvironmental healthInternal medicineDisease
MeSH Terms
Disease ManagementGlobal HealthHumansSex FactorsStroke
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- 2018
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- 38
- Issue
- 02
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- 208-211
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- 1965
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Mira Katan,
Andreas R. Luft
(2018).
Global Burden of Stroke.
Seminars in Neurology
, 38
(02)
, 208-211.
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1649503
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- DOI
- 10.1055/s-0038-1649503
- PMID
- 29791947