Stroke and Hispanic Americans
- Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites have similar rates of strokes (cerebrovascular disease) and stroke-related deaths.
Diagnosed Cases of Stroke
| Stroke among persons age 18 and over, age-adjusted percentage, 2018 |
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| Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio |
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| Male | 2.8 | 3.1 | 0.9 |
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| Female | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1.0 |
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| Both Sexes | 2.5 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2021. Summary Health Statistics: National Health Interview Survey: 2018. Table A-1a.Death Rate
| Death due to stroke (cerebrovascular diseases), age-adjusted rate per 100,000 population, 2020 |
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| Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio |
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| Male | 37.8 | 37.4 | 1.0 |
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| Female | 32.1 | 36.5 | 0.9 |
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| Both Sexes | 34.9 | 37.2 | 0.9 |
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Source: CDC, 2023. National Vital Statistics Report, Vol. 72, No. 10. Table 10.
Last Edited: 10/29/2024
