Data Management And Sharing System of China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases
China's response to the rising stroke burden
First author：Zixiao Li,YongJiang
Corresponding author：Yongjun Wang
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- Person in charge：Zixiao Li,YongJiang
- Data Sources： OTHERS
- Number of papers：OTHERS20190103
- Published time：2019-02-28
2019-02-28
Published articles
Journal：BMJ
Publication type: Comments and Opinions
IF(IF): 22
PMID: 10.1136/bmj.l879 Link To Pubmed Full text Download
Background And Purpose
Stroke is the leading cause of death in China, with the country accounting for roughly one third of worldwide stroke mortality.1 Distribution of stroke burden and risk factors varies greatly among regions in China and, with the added challenge of an ageing population, it is difficult for policy makers to develop tailored strategies to reduce stroke. Comprehensive healthcare reforms have led to gradual improvement in stroke care in recent years, including in public education, organisation of care systems, rapid access to acute care, and secondary prevention. The country’s experience and challenges in reforming stroke care provide useful lessons for other countries and regions.
Method
Stroke is the leading cause of death in China, with the country accounting for roughly one third of worldwide stroke mortality.1 Distribution of stroke burden and risk factors varies greatly among regions in China and, with the added challenge of an ageing population, it is difficult for policy makers to develop tailored strategies to reduce stroke. Comprehensive healthcare reforms have led to gradual improvement in stroke care in recent years, including in public education, organisation of care systems, rapid access to acute care, and secondary prevention. The country’s experience and challenges in reforming stroke care provide useful lessons for other countries and regions.
Conclusion
Stroke is the leading cause of death in China, with the country accounting for roughly one third of worldwide stroke mortality.1 Distribution of stroke burden and risk factors varies greatly among regions in China and, with the added challenge of an ageing population, it is difficult for policy makers to develop tailored strategies to reduce stroke. Comprehensive healthcare reforms have led to gradual improvement in stroke care in recent years, including in public education, organisation of care systems, rapid access to acute care, and secondary prevention. The country’s experience and challenges in reforming stroke care provide useful lessons for other countries and regions.
Main results
Stroke is the leading cause of death in China, with the country accounting for roughly one third of worldwide stroke mortality.1 Distribution of stroke burden and risk factors varies greatly among regions in China and, with the added challenge of an ageing population, it is difficult for policy makers to develop tailored strategies to reduce stroke. Comprehensive healthcare reforms have led to gradual improvement in stroke care in recent years, including in public education, organisation of care systems, rapid access to acute care, and secondary prevention. The country’s experience and challenges in reforming stroke care provide useful lessons for other countries and regions.