Burden of stroke in Singapore

International Journal of Stroke : Official Journal of the International Stroke Society
N Venketasubramanian, C L H Chen

Abstract

Stroke is Singapore's fourth leading cause of death, with a crude death rate of 40.4/100 000 in 2006, a prevalence of 3.65% and an incidence of 1.8/1000, and is among the top 10 causes of hospitalization. Approximately one-quarter of strokes are hemorrhagic. Hospital care for acute stroke costs about US$5000. Subsidized healthcare is widely available for primary level and hospital care, as are rehabilitative services. A national stroke support group has been established. With our rapidly aging population, coupled with the high prevalence of stroke risk factors in the community, the burden of stroke is expected to increase dramatically in the years to come, posing challenges to the healthcare system and society. A national disease management plan incorporating high-quality clinical care coupled with research would be essential.

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