The lifetime risk of stroke in middle-aged adults is substantial (1 in 6 or more), highlighting the critical importance of community-level blood pressure control.
The LTR of stroke in middle-aged adults is 1 in 6 or more, which is equal to or greater than the LTR of AD. Women had a higher risk because of longer life expectancy. BP is a significant determinant of the LTR of stroke, and promotion of normal BP levels in the community might be expected to substantially reduce this risk.
Seshadri et al. (Fri,) studied this question.