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Total stroke incidence worldwide in 2019, by gender
In 2019, the incidence of stroke in women was higher than that of men. In total, over 12 million new cases of stroke were reported in 2019. This statistic shows the incidence of all types of stroke worldwide in 2019.
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IHME. (April 27, 2022). Incidence of all types of stroke worldwide in 2019, by gender* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/1117332/worldwide-stroke-incidence/
IHME. "Incidence of all types of stroke worldwide in 2019, by gender*." Chart. April 27, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/1117332/worldwide-stroke-incidence/
IHME. (2022). Incidence of all types of stroke worldwide in 2019, by gender*. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/1117332/worldwide-stroke-incidence/
IHME. "Incidence of All Types of Stroke Worldwide in 2019, by Gender*." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 27 Apr 2022, /statistics/1117332/worldwide-stroke-incidence/
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Incidence of all types of stroke worldwide in 2019, by gender* [Graph], IHME, April 27, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1117332/worldwide-stroke-incidence/