During that time, the average age-adjusted rate of stroke fell by 0.43%, from 105 per 100,000 people to 95 strokes per 100,000. Egypt and China had the largest increases in stroke rates, with a rise of 1.4% in Egypt and 1.1% in China. Worldwide, the stroke death rate fell slightly during the study period, from 66 deaths per 100,000 to 44, a 1.6% decrease. The highest stroke death rates were in Eastern Europe (100 per 100,000); Central Asia (79); and Central Europe (67). The lowest rates were in high-income North America (16); Australasia (17); and high-income Asia Pacific (18).

Source: The North Africa Journal December 16, 2021 13:52 UTC