Epidemiology of stroke and transient ischemic attacks: Current knowledge and perspectives.

Epidemiology of stroke and transient ischemic attacks: Current knowledge and perspectives. Rev Neurol (Paris). 2015 Dec 21; Authors: Béjot Y, Daubail B, Giroud M Abstract Because of the growing size and aging of the world's population, the global burden of stroke is increasing dramatically. Current epidemiological data indicate that 16.9million people suffer a stroke each year, which represents a global incidence of 258/100,000/year, with marked differences between high- and low-income countries, and an age-adjusted incidence 1.5 times higher in men than in women. Although primary prevention has contributed to a decrease in stroke incidence in high-income countries, the so-called 'epidemiological transition' has led to an increase in incidence in middle-to-low-income countries as well. In addition, the incidence of ischemic stroke in young adults is on the rise, suggesting a need for specific preventative interventions in that age group. The number of stroke survivors almost doubled between 1990 and 2010, and has now reached 33 million people. According to epidemiological projections, this number will rise to 77 million by 2030. In France, the number of hospitalizations for an acute cerebrovascular event was about 138,000 in 2009, accounting for 3% of the total national health expenditure. Outcomes after stroke are frequently impaired by complications, including motor handicaps, dementia, depression, fatigue, and a high risk of earl...
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