Review the global incidence, demographic patterns, mortality rates, and primary risk factors associated with intracerebral hemorrhage.
Literature review analyzing population-based registries and epidemiological studies of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.
Evaluation of demographic distributions, diagnostic methodologies, and modifiable risk factors.
Intracerebral hemorrhage constitutes a substantial share of total stroke incidence with disproportionately high case fatality.
Chronic hypertension represents the most consistent and potent modifiable risk factor across diverse demographic groups.
Abstract
Amanda G. Thrift, Donnan A. Geoffrey, John J. McNeil; Epidemiology of Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Epidemiologic Reviews, Volume 17, Issue 2, 1 January 1995, Pages