Stroke in China: advances in prevention and management on the path to a healthy China - PubMed

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Stroke incidence and mortality have decreased in China over the past decade, but prevalence is rising due to population aging.
China has reoriented health-care services towards stroke prevention as part of the Healthy China 2030 blueprint.
A nationwide network of stroke centers has been established to improve stroke care and research.
Progress has been made in understanding stroke causes, risk factor screening, and early diagnosis and treatment.
High-quality trials in China support reperfusion therapies for ischemic stroke and early blood pressure control for hemorrhagic stroke.
Future efforts should focus on promoting healthy lifestyles, public education, clinician training, and improving pre- and post-hospital stroke services.

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