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Hypertension and stroke

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the world. The incidence of stroke approximately doubles each decade after the age of 45, with a 2% annual risk over 80 years of age and a 3€“7% annual risk over 95 years of age. Hypertension is also a major factor responsible for most deaths worldwide, nearly 50% more than cigarette smoking. The lifetime risk of developing hypertension is 90% in people surviving to 80€“85 years of age.

By admin On 25 Jan 2013 Last updated 6 Oct 2022

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the world. The incidence of stroke approximately doubles each decade after the age of 45, with a 2% annual risk over 80 years of age and a 3€“7% annual risk over 95 years of age. Hypertension is also a major factor responsible for most deaths worldwide, nearly 50% more than cigarette smoking. The lifetime risk of developing hypertension is 90% in people surviving to 80€“85 years of age.