Stroke Research Disparity in Southeast Asia: Socioeconomic Factors, Healthcare Delivery, and Stroke Disease Burden

In recent decades, non-communicable diseases have outpaced communicable diseases as the leading causes of infirmity and loss of life and livelihood. One in four people over age 25 will experience a stroke in their lifetime.1 In low- to low-middle income countries (LMICs), stroke occurs at a younger age compared to high-income countries, contributing to a disproportionate amount of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost and economic liabilities.2,3

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 27, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Almira Doreen Abigail O. Apor, Gerald T. Pagaling, Adrian I. Espiritu, Roland Dominic G. Jamora Source Type: research