What is it about?
This review integrates emerging evidence on demographic disparities in stroke occurrence. It highlights evolving trends, intersecting risk factors, and inequalities across age, sex, socioeconomic status, and geographic regions. It identifies underexplored population groups, evidence gaps, and opportunities for targeted prevention, equitable healthcare planning, and future research.
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Why is it important?
This review is important because stroke does not affect all population groups equally. Understanding demographic disparities and emerging trends can help identify underserved populations. It can also reveal gaps in current evidence and guide targeted prevention strategies. These insights may support more equitable healthcare policies and improve stroke prevention and outcomes worldwide.
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This review offers an integrated perspective on emerging demographic disparities in stroke occurrence. It highlights changing patterns, intersecting risk factors, and inequalities across population groups. It also identifies research priorities and opportunities for targeted prevention. These insights may support equitable healthcare planning and improved stroke outcomes worldwide.
Mrs Gudisa Bereda
Marie Stopes International
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This page is a summary of: Featured Cover, Brain and Behavior, August 2025, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/brb3.70853.
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