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Epidemiology of stroke.

Antonio Carolei1, Simona Sacco, Federica De Santis

  • 1Clinica Neurologica, Università degli Studi di L'Aquila, Italy. a_carolei@yahoo.com

Clinical and Experimental Hypertension (New York, N.Y. : 1993)
|November 27, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Aging populations are driving a significant increase in stroke incidence, particularly in regions like L'Aquila. This trend highlights the growing public health challenge of stroke and associated comorbidities.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability in Western countries.
  • An aging population, with a notable increase in individuals over 65, is projected to raise stroke prevalence.
  • The L'Aquila district experienced an 18.3% rise in its elderly population between 1981 and 1991.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence rates of first-ever stroke in the L'Aquila district.
  • To investigate the correlation between aging demographics and stroke incidence.
  • To understand the implications of increased stroke risk due to aging.

Main Methods:

  • Collected data on first-ever stroke patients in the L'Aquila district from 1994 to 1998.
  • Calculated crude and standardized (European population 1996) incidence rates.
  • Analyzed the correlation between incidence rates and the proportion of individuals aged 65 and over.

Main Results:

  • High crude and standardized incidence rates of first-ever stroke were observed.
  • A significant positive correlation was found between stroke incidence and the proportion of the population aged 65 and over.
  • The findings suggest aging is a key factor driving increased stroke incidence.

Conclusions:

  • The aging demographic is a significant contributor to the high stroke incidence rates in the L'Aquila district.
  • Increased stroke risk associated with aging will likely lead to a rise in atherosclerotic comorbidities.
  • This demographic shift necessitates proactive public health strategies to manage the growing burden of stroke and related conditions.

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