Stroke prevalence and incidence in selected Asian countries
| Country | Study period | Prevalence | Incidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan* | 2002–2005 | Not available | 145/100 000/year7 |
| China* | 1985–1991 | 260–719/100 00019 | 116–219/100 000/year19 |
| Korea* | 2004–5 | 1590/100 000 (age adjusted >35 years)11 | 216/100 000/year11 |
| Taiwan* | 1986–1990 | 1642/100 000 (age >36 years)20 | 329/100 000/year12 |
| Thailand* | 2010 | 1850/100 00013 | Not available |
| Malaysia* | 2010–2011 | Not available | 67/100 000/year14 |
| Singapore* | 2001–2003 | 3650/100 00021 | 180/100 000/year21 |
| India* | 2003–2005 | 545/100 00015 | 145/100 000/year15 |
| Bangladesh* | 300/100 000 (age >40 years)22 | Not available | |
| Pakistan* | 1998 | 4800/100 000 (age adjusted >45 years)23 | 250/100 000/year24 |
| Iran* | 2006, 2010 | Not available | 103–203/100 000/year17 18 |
| Israel* | Not available | Not available | Not available |
*Latest published estimates are reported here.