The 2019 national health survey: what does it teach us about the epidemiological profile of stroke in Brazil?

The epidemiological profile of stroke in Brazil reveals a reduction in the number of individuals with severe and very severe functional limitations, however, a high prevalence of functional dependence remains. This burden is unevenly distributed across Brazilian states. Moreover, the majority of individuals did not receive any rehabilitation therapies in the past 12 months. Notably, undergoing rehabilitation and being followed by a healthcare professional were identified as key predictors of functional dependence.