Trends in Stroke Survival Incidence Rates in Older Australians in the New Millennium and Forecasts into the Future

Conclusions: Our study demonstrates favorable trends in stroke survivor rates in Australia in the first decade of the new millennium and projects in the foreseeable future significant increases in the absolute numbers of older stroke survivors, especially among those aged 70 years or older and men.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 7, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Alexander Fisher, Jodie Martin, Wichat Srikusalanukul, Michael Davis Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research