• Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
WU Simiao, Email: simiao.wu@hotmail.com
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Stroke is a severe disease with high incidence, high recurrence, high disability, and high mortality rates. China has the highest prevalence of stroke in the world, where it is a leading cause of death and disability for adults. There is a struggling way to prevent and control stroke to reduce the disease burden. This review summarizes the temporal trends and characteristics of stroke in China, with an aim to provide baseline reference for stroke prevention and treatment in China. There was an increase in the incidence and prevalence of stroke in China in the past 15 years. The incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years of stroke in China were higher than those in developed countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and Japan. High-quality studies and standardized diagnosis and treatment are needed to overcome challenges in stroke prevention and treatment in China.

Citation: WANG Yanan, WU Simiao, LIU Ming. Temporal trends and characteristics of stroke in China in the past 15 years. West China Medical Journal, 2021, 36(6): 803-807. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.202105046 Copy

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