Epidemiology of Stroke in Pakistan and its Provinces, 1990–2021: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 (P11-4.012)

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the trends and prevalence of stroke cases in Pakistan from 1990 to 2021.
• Analysis of data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
• Evaluation of stroke incidence and mortality across different provinces
• Assessment of health statistics over three decades
• Increased incidence of stroke cases over the years
• Notable variations in stroke prevalence among different provinces
• Significant burden of stroke on the healthcare system