The impact and projection of the COVID-19 pandemic on the burden of stroke at global, regional, and national levels: A comprehensive analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the burden of stroke exhibited a stable trajectory, in contrast to the declining trend observed from 1990 to 2019 and from 1990 to 2021. The increased burden was observed in IS and young people in the next 20 years. These observations highlight the disparities in stroke burden that exist across different levels of socioeconomic development. The longitudinal epidemiological data presented in this study provide valuable insights into the significant shifts brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, offering crucial information for researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.