Five-Decade Mortality Trends in Ischemic Stroke in the United States: A CDC WONDER Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ischemic stroke, comprising nearly 85% of all strokes, remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Annually, about 795,000 individuals in the United States (US) experience a new or recurrent stroke. Despite advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, significant disparities and geographic variability persist, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to address these ongoing challenges.

Methods

We analyzed US death certificate data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (1968-2023) for ischemic stroke mortality using International Classification of Diseases (ICD-8, ICD-9, and ICD-10) codes. Demographics included age, sex, and race/ethnicity. Crude and age-adjusted mortality

SUBMITTER: Qasim R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12755966 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature