Epidemiology of Stroke

Stroke is more common in older adults, but can occur at any time. In 2009, 34% of people hospitalized with stroke were under age 65. Race and ethnicity contribute to differences in stroke trends: the risk of a first stroke is twice as high for African Americans as for Caucasians. African Americans also suffer the highest stroke death rate in the United States. However, stroke death rates have decreased among all races and ethnicities, with the exception of Hispanics, for whom stroke death rates have increased since 2013. Purpose of the work: To study in detail the factors causing stroke, types of stroke, its epidemiology, as well as treatment options.