Global, regional, and national burden of ischemic stroke attributable to active smoking, 1990-2021.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ischemic stroke is a major global health issue, with active smoking identified as a key modifiable risk factor. This study examines the burden of ischemic stroke due to active smoking from 1990 to 2021, across different sociodemographic contexts.

Methods

Data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database were used to extract information on mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributable to active smoking-related ischemic stroke. Countries and regions were categorized by the sociodemographic index (SDI) into five levels. Statistical analyses were conducted using R Studio, including the calculation of estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) and joinpoint regression models.

Results

In 2021, there were 342674 deaths globally due to

SUBMITTER: Pang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11541932 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature