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Global Stroke Burden Rises Even as Rates Fall
Key Takeaways
- In 2023, an estimated 13.2 million people had a new stroke and 6.8 million died.
- Age-standardized mortality fell 52% from 1990 to 2023, while total new strokes rose 73%.
- Uncontrolled hypertension accounts for roughly 60% of the global stroke burden.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com
