Table 4

IRR of stroke in by age groups individuals aged <55 years old, stratified by stroke subtypes

Stroke subtypes1994–2002 vs 1985–19932003–2011 vs 1994–20022003–2011 vs 1985–1993
IRR* (95% CI)p ValueIRR* (95% CI)p ValueIRR* (95% CI)p Value
Ischaemic stroke1.308(0.982 to 1.741)0.0661.697(1.340 to 2.150)<0.0012.220(1.710 to 2.881)<0.001
ICH0.609(0.348 to 1.065)0.0821.122(0.613 to 2.056)0.7090.684(0.397 to 1.177)0.170
Undetermined stroke0.325(0.034 to 3.124)0.330
  • ICH, intracerebral haemorrhage; IRR, Incidence rate ratio.