A sudden loss of neurological function secondary to hemorrhage or ischemia in the brain parenchyma due to a vascular event.
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Questions that may be helpful when speaking with your healthcare team
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AI-curated news mentioning stroke disorder
Updated Dec 9, 2010
Stroke has dropped to the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2008, down from third place, as reported by the CDC. This decline reflects improvements in treatment and prevention strategies for stroke and other chronic diseases.
The CDC releases its first-ever county-level report on stroke hospitalizations, highlighting racial, ethnic, and geographic disparities. This initiative aims to improve awareness and inform public health strategies.
A new CDC report reveals significant disparities in stroke prevalence across U.S. states and territories, with some regions experiencing more than double the rates of others. This data highlights the need for targeted public health interventions to address these inequalities.