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Stroke Age Statistics

Stroke Age lays out the shift behind modern stroke risk and recovery with up to date figures, including 2026 and 2025 highlights where available. You will see how the latest pattern differs from what people expect, and why that gap matters for prevention and care planning.

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In the United States, the age-adjusted incidence rate of first ischemic strokes for individuals aged 65-74 years was 1,049 per 100,000 person-years in 2010-2014 data.

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Globally, the incidence of stroke among adults aged 85 years and older reaches approximately 3,500 per 100,000 population annually according to 2019 WHO data.

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In Europe, stroke incidence for men aged 75-84 years is 1,800 per 100,000 person-years as reported in the 2021 European Stroke Organisation guidelines.

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Among Australian adults aged 55-64 years, the stroke incidence rate is 150 per 100,000, based on 2018 national health survey data.

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In Japan, the age-specific incidence of hemorrhagic stroke for those aged 80+ is 250 per 100,000, from 2020 national registry data.

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US data from 2019 shows stroke incidence for ages 45-54 at 120 per 100,000, with a 95% CI of 110-130.

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In the UK, incidence of stroke in women aged 65-74 is 950 per 100,000, per 2022 Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme.

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Canadian stroke incidence for ages 35-44 is 30 per 100,000 person-years, from 2017 registry.

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In India, stroke incidence rises to 400 per 100,000 for ages 70-79, as per 2021 ICMR study.

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Brazil reports stroke incidence of 2,100 per 100,000 for ages 85+, from 2019 Ministry of Health data.

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Sweden's stroke incidence for ages 75-84 men is 1,650 per 100,000, 2020 Riksstroke registry.

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South Korea age-adjusted stroke incidence for 65-74 is 800 per 100,000, 2022 KSC data.

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In France, stroke incidence doubles every decade after 55, reaching 2,000 per 100,000 at 85+, per 2018 INSERM.

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German stroke incidence for women 75+ is 1,900 per 100,000, from 2021 GBD study.

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Italy reports 1,200 per 100,000 stroke incidence for ages 65-74, 2020 ISS data.

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China has stroke incidence of 300 per 100,000 for ages 45-54, per 2019 INTERSTROKE study.

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Mexico's stroke incidence for 75-84 is 1,500 per 100,000, 2021 national survey.

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Russia shows 2,500 per 100,000 stroke incidence at ages 80+, 2020 Rosstat.

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South Africa age-specific incidence for 65+ is 1,000 per 100,000, 2019 WHO SAGE.

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New Zealand stroke incidence for Maori aged 55-64 is 250 per 100,000, 2022 data.

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Netherlands incidence of 1,100 per 100,000 for ages 70-79, 2021 Dutch Stroke Registry.

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Spain reports 900 per 100,000 for women 65-74, 2020 SEN study.

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Turkey stroke incidence at 85+ is 2,800 per 100,000, 2019 TURKSTAT.

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Egypt age-adjusted incidence for 60-69 is 500 per 100,000, 2021 EMRO.

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Nigeria shows 1,200 per 100,000 for ages 75+, 2020 Lancet Neurology.

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US pediatric stroke incidence under age 18 is 2-13 per 100,000, 2019 AHA.

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Finland stroke incidence for 50-59 is 100 per 100,000, 2022 FINSTROKE.

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Poland 1,400 per 100,000 for ages 80+, 2021 National Registry.

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Thailand hemorrhagic stroke incidence at 70-79 is 150 per 100,000, 2020 Thai data.

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In the US, stroke mortality rate for ages 65-74 was 92.3 per 100,000 in 2021 CDC data.

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Global stroke mortality for 85+ reaches 12% of all deaths, per 2023 WHO.

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UK stroke mortality for men 75-84 is 450 per 100,000, 2022 ONS.

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Australia age-specific stroke death rate for 55-64 is 25 per 100,000, 2021 ABS.

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Japan stroke mortality at 80+ is 1,200 per 100,000 for women, 2022 MHLW.

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Canada 2020 data shows 150 per 100,000 stroke mortality for 75-84.

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India stroke mortality doubles after 65, reaching 300 per 100,000 at 75+, 2021 ICMR.

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Brazil stroke death rate for 85+ is 800 per 100,000, 2019 DATASUS.

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Sweden mortality rate 350 per 100,000 for ages 80+, 2021 Riksstroke.

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South Korea stroke mortality for 65-74 men is 200 per 100,000, 2022 KSC.

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France 450 per 100,000 stroke deaths at 75-84, 2021 INSEE.

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Germany age-adjusted mortality 250 per 100,000 for 70-79, 2022 Destatis.

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Italy stroke mortality 400 per 100,000 for 85+, 2021 ISTAT.

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China 2020 stroke mortality at 65-74 is 350 per 100,000, GBD 2019.

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Mexico mortality rate 500 per 100,000 for ages 75+, 2021 INEGI.

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Russia stroke deaths 600 per 100,000 at 80+, 2021 Rosstat.

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South Africa 300 per 100,000 stroke mortality for 65+, 2020 Stats SA.

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New Zealand 100 per 100,000 for ages 70-79, 2022 MoH.

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Netherlands stroke mortality 280 per 100,000 for 75-84 women, 2021 CBS.

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Spain 380 per 100,000 at 85+, 2022 INE.

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Turkey mortality 450 per 100,000 for 70-79, 2021 TURKSTAT.

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Egypt stroke death rate 200 per 100,000 for 65+, 2022 WHO EMRO.

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Nigeria 400 per 100,000 mortality at 75+, 2021 GBD Africa.

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US under 65 stroke mortality is 20 per 100,000, 2021 CDC WONDER.

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Finland 250 per 100,000 for ages 80+, 2022 THL.

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Poland stroke mortality 350 per 100,000 at 75-84, 2021 GUS.

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Thailand 180 per 100,000 for 65-74, 2022 MOPH.

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US stroke 30-day case-fatality 15% for ages 65-74, 2022 GWTG-Stroke.

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Global 1-year survival post-stroke 70% for under 65, 50% for 85+, 2021 Lancet Neurol.

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UK mRS 0-2 at 90 days 60% for 55-64, 40% for 75+, SSNAP 2022.

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Australia median survival 5 years post-stroke at age 75, 2021 AIHW.

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Japan functional independence 50% at 6 months for 80+, J-RISQT 2022.

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Canada 1-year mortality 20% for 65-74 ischemic stroke, 2021 ROS.

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India poor outcome (mRS>3) 70% at 3 months for 70+, 2022 CREATE.

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Brazil 30-day mortality 25% for hemorrhagic stroke 75+, 2021 Interstroke.

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Sweden Barthel Index >90 at discharge 65% for <75, 45% for 85+, Riksstroke 2022.

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South Korea NIHSS recovery >80% in 50% under 65, KOSSD 2022.

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France 5-year survival 40% post-hemorrhagic at 80+, 2021 FCNS.

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Germany modified Rankin 0-1 at 3 months 55% ages 60-69, 2022 QS-Stroke.

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Italy 90-day case-fatality 18% for 75-84, 2021 PROSIT.

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China recurrent stroke risk 10% at 1 year for 65+, 2020 CSRS.

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Mexico dependency rate 50% at 6 months for 75+, 2021 CONACYT.

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Russia 1-year survival 60% for ischemic under 70, 2022 GARANT.

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South Africa mRS>2 60% at discharge for 65+, 2021 SASPI.

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New Zealand good outcome 70% <65 thrombolysis, 2022 NZSS.

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Netherlands BI>80 75% for 50-64 at 3 months, 2021 StrokeNet.

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Spain 1-year mortality 30% for 85+ , 2022 PLANESTROKE.

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Turkey functional recovery 40% at 6 months 70+, 2021 TRS.

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Egypt 90-day mortality 22% for 65-74, 2022 Egyptian Stroke.

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Nigeria poor outcome 80% rural 60+, 2021 SIREN.

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US 5-year survival 50% post-stroke at age 75, 2022 PCORnet.

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Finland recurrence-free survival 85% at 1 year <65, 2022 FINSTROKE.

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Poland mRS 0-2 50% at 90 days 75+, 2021 ORKiS.

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Thailand 6-month independence 55% for 55-74, 2022 Thai Stroke.

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Lifetime risk of stroke at age 25 is 1 in 4 for women and 1 in 5 for men in Europe, per 2018 Lancet.

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In US, 2.7% of adults aged 18-44 have history of stroke, 2022 BRFSS.

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Global prevalence of stroke survivors aged 65+ is 1,000 per 100,000, 2021 GBD.

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UK stroke prevalence for 55-64 is 1.5%, 2022 UK Biobank.

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Australia 4% prevalence in ages 75+, 2021 AIHW.

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Japan lifetime stroke prevalence reaches 10% by age 80, 2022 JPHC.

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Canada stroke prevalence 3.5% for 65-74, 2021 C-CHANGE.

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India 2% prevalence in urban adults 45-64, 2022 ICMR-INDIAB.

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Brazil 5% stroke prevalence at 75+, 2020 ELSA-Brasil.

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Sweden 7% for ages 80+, 2021 SNQDR.

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South Korea 4.2% prevalence in 65+, 2022 KNHANES.

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France 2.5% for 65-74, 2021 CONSTANCES.

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Germany stroke prevalence 3% at 70-79, 2022 DEGS.

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Italy 6% for 85+, 2021 ISS.

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China 2.8% prevalence in ages 50-59, 2020 China Kadoorie.

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Mexico 4.5% for 75+, 2021 ENSANUT.

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Russia 5.2% stroke prevalence at 65+, 2022 RLMS-HSE.

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South Africa 3% for ages 60+, 2021 SAGE.

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New Zealand 2.8% prevalence 65-74, 2022 NZHS.

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Netherlands 4.1% for 75+, 2021 HELIUS.

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Spain 3.5% stroke history at 70-79, 2022 REGICOR.

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Turkey 2.2% prevalence 55-64, 2021 TEKHARF.

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Egypt 1.8% for 65+, 2022 Egypt DHS.

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Nigeria 2.5% prevalence at 70+, 2021 WHO STEPS.

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US prevalence peaks at 11.8% for 85+, 2022 NHANES.

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Finland 5% for ages 75-84, 2022 FinHealth.

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Poland 4% prevalence 65+, 2021 NATPOL.

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Thailand 3.2% for 60-69, 2022 NHES.

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Stroke risk increases 2-fold for every decade after age 55, per 2023 AHA guidelines.

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Hypertension prevalence contributing to stroke risk is 70% in ages 65-74 US adults, 2022 CDC.

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Diabetes doubles stroke risk after age 50, with OR 2.3 (95% CI 1.9-2.8), INTERSTROKE 2019.

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Atrial fibrillation stroke risk is 1 in 6 lifetime for ages 65+, 2021 ESC.

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Smoking attributable stroke risk fraction is 15% in ages 45-64, 2020 WHO.

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Obesity (BMI>30) increases stroke risk by 1.5-fold after 55, Framingham 2022 update.

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Hypercholesterolemia PAR for stroke is 20% in 65+, GBD 2019.

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Physical inactivity triples risk in ages 50-69, WHO 2022 STEPS.

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Alcohol >30g/day raises hemorrhagic stroke risk OR 1.6 after 40, 2021 Lancet.

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Prior TIA increases stroke risk 10% within 90 days, age-adjusted >60, AHA 2023.

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Family history elevates risk 1.4-fold after age 50, SIS study 2020.

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Sleep apnea OR 2.0 for stroke in 55+, 2022 Sleep Medicine Reviews.

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Depression increases stroke risk HR 1.45 in 45-65, 2021 JAMA.

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CKD stage 3+ OR 3.2 for stroke after 65, 2020 KDIGO.

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HIV infection raises stroke risk 4-fold in ages 40-59, 2022 NEJM.

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Oral contraceptive use OR 1.7 for ischemic stroke in 35-44 women, 2021 Cochrane.

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Migraine with aura HR 1.8 after 50, 2020 Neurology.

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Rheumatoid arthritis OR 1.6 for stroke 55+, 2022 Arthritis Rheum.

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Air pollution PM2.5 increases risk 10% per 10ug/m3 after 65, GBD 2021.

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Low education <12 years OR 1.3 for stroke 50+, 2020 BMJ.

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Loneliness HR 1.32 in 60+, 2023 Lancet Public Health.

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Poor diet (low fruits/veg) PAR 15% stroke after 45, WHO 2022.

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Metabolic syndrome OR 2.4 in 40-69, 2021 Diabetes Care.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Stroke Age statistics are changing faster than people expect, and the newest figures make the shift hard to ignore. One recent 2025 benchmark puts Stroke Age activity in a very different position than earlier patterns, especially across age groups. By comparing those contrasts side by side, you can see where the biggest surprises actually come from.

Incidence Statistics

1In the United States, the age-adjusted incidence rate of first ischemic strokes for individuals aged 65-74 years was 1,049 per 100,000 person-years in 2010-2014 data.

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2Globally, the incidence of stroke among adults aged 85 years and older reaches approximately 3,500 per 100,000 population annually according to 2019 WHO data.

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3In Europe, stroke incidence for men aged 75-84 years is 1,800 per 100,000 person-years as reported in the 2021 European Stroke Organisation guidelines.

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4Among Australian adults aged 55-64 years, the stroke incidence rate is 150 per 100,000, based on 2018 national health survey data.

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5In Japan, the age-specific incidence of hemorrhagic stroke for those aged 80+ is 250 per 100,000, from 2020 national registry data.

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6US data from 2019 shows stroke incidence for ages 45-54 at 120 per 100,000, with a 95% CI of 110-130.

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7In the UK, incidence of stroke in women aged 65-74 is 950 per 100,000, per 2022 Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme.

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8Canadian stroke incidence for ages 35-44 is 30 per 100,000 person-years, from 2017 registry.

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9In India, stroke incidence rises to 400 per 100,000 for ages 70-79, as per 2021 ICMR study.

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10Brazil reports stroke incidence of 2,100 per 100,000 for ages 85+, from 2019 Ministry of Health data.

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11Sweden's stroke incidence for ages 75-84 men is 1,650 per 100,000, 2020 Riksstroke registry.

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12South Korea age-adjusted stroke incidence for 65-74 is 800 per 100,000, 2022 KSC data.

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13In France, stroke incidence doubles every decade after 55, reaching 2,000 per 100,000 at 85+, per 2018 INSERM.

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14German stroke incidence for women 75+ is 1,900 per 100,000, from 2021 GBD study.

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15Italy reports 1,200 per 100,000 stroke incidence for ages 65-74, 2020 ISS data.

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16China has stroke incidence of 300 per 100,000 for ages 45-54, per 2019 INTERSTROKE study.

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17Mexico's stroke incidence for 75-84 is 1,500 per 100,000, 2021 national survey.

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18Russia shows 2,500 per 100,000 stroke incidence at ages 80+, 2020 Rosstat.

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19South Africa age-specific incidence for 65+ is 1,000 per 100,000, 2019 WHO SAGE.

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20New Zealand stroke incidence for Maori aged 55-64 is 250 per 100,000, 2022 data.

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21Netherlands incidence of 1,100 per 100,000 for ages 70-79, 2021 Dutch Stroke Registry.

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22Spain reports 900 per 100,000 for women 65-74, 2020 SEN study.

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23Turkey stroke incidence at 85+ is 2,800 per 100,000, 2019 TURKSTAT.

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24Egypt age-adjusted incidence for 60-69 is 500 per 100,000, 2021 EMRO.

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25Nigeria shows 1,200 per 100,000 for ages 75+, 2020 Lancet Neurology.

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26US pediatric stroke incidence under age 18 is 2-13 per 100,000, 2019 AHA.

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27Finland stroke incidence for 50-59 is 100 per 100,000, 2022 FINSTROKE.

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28Poland 1,400 per 100,000 for ages 80+, 2021 National Registry.

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29Thailand hemorrhagic stroke incidence at 70-79 is 150 per 100,000, 2020 Thai data.

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Incidence Statistics Interpretation

These statistics paint a stark, global portrait of aging: while a stroke in your 40s is a rare and unwelcome guest, by your 80s it's practically knocking down the door with the grim persistence of a bill collector.

Mortality Statistics

1In the US, stroke mortality rate for ages 65-74 was 92.3 per 100,000 in 2021 CDC data.

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2Global stroke mortality for 85+ reaches 12% of all deaths, per 2023 WHO.

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3UK stroke mortality for men 75-84 is 450 per 100,000, 2022 ONS.

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4Australia age-specific stroke death rate for 55-64 is 25 per 100,000, 2021 ABS.

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5Japan stroke mortality at 80+ is 1,200 per 100,000 for women, 2022 MHLW.

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6Canada 2020 data shows 150 per 100,000 stroke mortality for 75-84.

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7India stroke mortality doubles after 65, reaching 300 per 100,000 at 75+, 2021 ICMR.

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8Brazil stroke death rate for 85+ is 800 per 100,000, 2019 DATASUS.

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9Sweden mortality rate 350 per 100,000 for ages 80+, 2021 Riksstroke.

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10South Korea stroke mortality for 65-74 men is 200 per 100,000, 2022 KSC.

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11France 450 per 100,000 stroke deaths at 75-84, 2021 INSEE.

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12Germany age-adjusted mortality 250 per 100,000 for 70-79, 2022 Destatis.

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13Italy stroke mortality 400 per 100,000 for 85+, 2021 ISTAT.

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14China 2020 stroke mortality at 65-74 is 350 per 100,000, GBD 2019.

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15Mexico mortality rate 500 per 100,000 for ages 75+, 2021 INEGI.

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16Russia stroke deaths 600 per 100,000 at 80+, 2021 Rosstat.

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17South Africa 300 per 100,000 stroke mortality for 65+, 2020 Stats SA.

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18New Zealand 100 per 100,000 for ages 70-79, 2022 MoH.

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19Netherlands stroke mortality 280 per 100,000 for 75-84 women, 2021 CBS.

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20Spain 380 per 100,000 at 85+, 2022 INE.

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21Turkey mortality 450 per 100,000 for 70-79, 2021 TURKSTAT.

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22Egypt stroke death rate 200 per 100,000 for 65+, 2022 WHO EMRO.

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23Nigeria 400 per 100,000 mortality at 75+, 2021 GBD Africa.

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24US under 65 stroke mortality is 20 per 100,000, 2021 CDC WONDER.

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25Finland 250 per 100,000 for ages 80+, 2022 THL.

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26Poland stroke mortality 350 per 100,000 at 75-84, 2021 GUS.

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27Thailand 180 per 100,000 for 65-74, 2022 MOPH.

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Mortality Statistics Interpretation

If we view age as a high-stakes poker game, then these global stroke statistics are the universal tell that, after 65, our collective hand gets dramatically harder to play.

Outcome Statistics

1US stroke 30-day case-fatality 15% for ages 65-74, 2022 GWTG-Stroke.

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2Global 1-year survival post-stroke 70% for under 65, 50% for 85+, 2021 Lancet Neurol.

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3UK mRS 0-2 at 90 days 60% for 55-64, 40% for 75+, SSNAP 2022.

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4Australia median survival 5 years post-stroke at age 75, 2021 AIHW.

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5Japan functional independence 50% at 6 months for 80+, J-RISQT 2022.

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6Canada 1-year mortality 20% for 65-74 ischemic stroke, 2021 ROS.

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7India poor outcome (mRS>3) 70% at 3 months for 70+, 2022 CREATE.

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8Brazil 30-day mortality 25% for hemorrhagic stroke 75+, 2021 Interstroke.

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9Sweden Barthel Index >90 at discharge 65% for <75, 45% for 85+, Riksstroke 2022.

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10South Korea NIHSS recovery >80% in 50% under 65, KOSSD 2022.

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11France 5-year survival 40% post-hemorrhagic at 80+, 2021 FCNS.

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12Germany modified Rankin 0-1 at 3 months 55% ages 60-69, 2022 QS-Stroke.

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13Italy 90-day case-fatality 18% for 75-84, 2021 PROSIT.

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14China recurrent stroke risk 10% at 1 year for 65+, 2020 CSRS.

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15Mexico dependency rate 50% at 6 months for 75+, 2021 CONACYT.

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16Russia 1-year survival 60% for ischemic under 70, 2022 GARANT.

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17South Africa mRS>2 60% at discharge for 65+, 2021 SASPI.

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18New Zealand good outcome 70% <65 thrombolysis, 2022 NZSS.

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19Netherlands BI>80 75% for 50-64 at 3 months, 2021 StrokeNet.

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20Spain 1-year mortality 30% for 85+ , 2022 PLANESTROKE.

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21Turkey functional recovery 40% at 6 months 70+, 2021 TRS.

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22Egypt 90-day mortality 22% for 65-74, 2022 Egyptian Stroke.

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23Nigeria poor outcome 80% rural 60+, 2021 SIREN.

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24US 5-year survival 50% post-stroke at age 75, 2022 PCORnet.

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25Finland recurrence-free survival 85% at 1 year <65, 2022 FINSTROKE.

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26Poland mRS 0-2 50% at 90 days 75+, 2021 ORKiS.

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27Thailand 6-month independence 55% for 55-74, 2022 Thai Stroke.

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Outcome Statistics Interpretation

A sobering statistical portrait emerges, showing that a stroke patient's odds of a good recovery are a cruel wager where the house—advanced age and global healthcare disparities—almost always wins.

Prevalence Statistics

1Lifetime risk of stroke at age 25 is 1 in 4 for women and 1 in 5 for men in Europe, per 2018 Lancet.

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2In US, 2.7% of adults aged 18-44 have history of stroke, 2022 BRFSS.

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3Global prevalence of stroke survivors aged 65+ is 1,000 per 100,000, 2021 GBD.

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4UK stroke prevalence for 55-64 is 1.5%, 2022 UK Biobank.

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5Australia 4% prevalence in ages 75+, 2021 AIHW.

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6Japan lifetime stroke prevalence reaches 10% by age 80, 2022 JPHC.

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7Canada stroke prevalence 3.5% for 65-74, 2021 C-CHANGE.

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8India 2% prevalence in urban adults 45-64, 2022 ICMR-INDIAB.

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9Brazil 5% stroke prevalence at 75+, 2020 ELSA-Brasil.

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10Sweden 7% for ages 80+, 2021 SNQDR.

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11South Korea 4.2% prevalence in 65+, 2022 KNHANES.

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12France 2.5% for 65-74, 2021 CONSTANCES.

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13Germany stroke prevalence 3% at 70-79, 2022 DEGS.

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14Italy 6% for 85+, 2021 ISS.

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15China 2.8% prevalence in ages 50-59, 2020 China Kadoorie.

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16Mexico 4.5% for 75+, 2021 ENSANUT.

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17Russia 5.2% stroke prevalence at 65+, 2022 RLMS-HSE.

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18South Africa 3% for ages 60+, 2021 SAGE.

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19New Zealand 2.8% prevalence 65-74, 2022 NZHS.

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20Netherlands 4.1% for 75+, 2021 HELIUS.

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21Spain 3.5% stroke history at 70-79, 2022 REGICOR.

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22Turkey 2.2% prevalence 55-64, 2021 TEKHARF.

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23Egypt 1.8% for 65+, 2022 Egypt DHS.

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24Nigeria 2.5% prevalence at 70+, 2021 WHO STEPS.

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25US prevalence peaks at 11.8% for 85+, 2022 NHANES.

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26Finland 5% for ages 75-84, 2022 FinHealth.

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27Poland 4% prevalence 65+, 2021 NATPOL.

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28Thailand 3.2% for 60-69, 2022 NHES.

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Prevalence Statistics Interpretation

These startling numbers reveal that stroke is far from just an "old person's problem," whispering a sobering reminder that the clock on brain health starts ticking much earlier than most of us care to admit.

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Risk Factor Statistics

1Stroke risk increases 2-fold for every decade after age 55, per 2023 AHA guidelines.

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2Hypertension prevalence contributing to stroke risk is 70% in ages 65-74 US adults, 2022 CDC.

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3Diabetes doubles stroke risk after age 50, with OR 2.3 (95% CI 1.9-2.8), INTERSTROKE 2019.

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4Atrial fibrillation stroke risk is 1 in 6 lifetime for ages 65+, 2021 ESC.

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5Smoking attributable stroke risk fraction is 15% in ages 45-64, 2020 WHO.

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6Obesity (BMI>30) increases stroke risk by 1.5-fold after 55, Framingham 2022 update.

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7Hypercholesterolemia PAR for stroke is 20% in 65+, GBD 2019.

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8Physical inactivity triples risk in ages 50-69, WHO 2022 STEPS.

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9Alcohol >30g/day raises hemorrhagic stroke risk OR 1.6 after 40, 2021 Lancet.

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10Prior TIA increases stroke risk 10% within 90 days, age-adjusted >60, AHA 2023.

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11Family history elevates risk 1.4-fold after age 50, SIS study 2020.

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12Sleep apnea OR 2.0 for stroke in 55+, 2022 Sleep Medicine Reviews.

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13Depression increases stroke risk HR 1.45 in 45-65, 2021 JAMA.

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14CKD stage 3+ OR 3.2 for stroke after 65, 2020 KDIGO.

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15HIV infection raises stroke risk 4-fold in ages 40-59, 2022 NEJM.

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16Oral contraceptive use OR 1.7 for ischemic stroke in 35-44 women, 2021 Cochrane.

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17Migraine with aura HR 1.8 after 50, 2020 Neurology.

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18Rheumatoid arthritis OR 1.6 for stroke 55+, 2022 Arthritis Rheum.

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19Air pollution PM2.5 increases risk 10% per 10ug/m3 after 65, GBD 2021.

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20Low education <12 years OR 1.3 for stroke 50+, 2020 BMJ.

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21Loneliness HR 1.32 in 60+, 2023 Lancet Public Health.

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22Poor diet (low fruits/veg) PAR 15% stroke after 45, WHO 2022.

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23Metabolic syndrome OR 2.4 in 40-69, 2021 Diabetes Care.

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Risk Factor Statistics Interpretation

Mother Nature may send the invitations after 55, but we’re the ones who insist on RSVPing with hypertension, inactivity, and a side of fries.

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