Modeling the Future Burden of Stroke in the Netherlands ; Impact of Aging, Smoking, and Hypertension

Background and Purpose— In the near future, the number of stroke patients and their related healthcare costs are expected to rise. The purpose of this study was to estimate this expected increase in stroke patients in the Netherlands. We sought to determine what the future developments in the number of stroke patients due to demographic changes and trends in the prevalence of smoking and hypertension in terms of the prevalence, incidence, and potential years of life lost might be. Methods— A dynamic, multistate life table was used, which combined demographic projections and existing stroke mor... Mehr ...