Stroke - Prevalence
The incidence of Stroke varies according amongst geo77graphical areas of the world. [1]
In developed countries, Stroke is the third most common cause of death (after Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer) and is also the third leading cause of hospitalization.
One-third of persons aged seventy or more experience a Silent Stroke each year.
The risk of experiencing a Stroke before the age of 70 is approximately 5%.
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