Quote: Epidemiology and Global Impact of Stroke

Stroke is common worldwide, and increased substantially between 1990–2019. The greatest rates of stroke burden are seen in low-income countries. In order to combat these increases, and halt the increases in the prevalence of stroke worldwide, effective primary prevention strategies are needed.¹

“Without urgent implementation of effective primary prevention strategies, the stroke burden will probably continue to grow across the world, particularly in low-income countries”¹