In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on stroke here
Key figure
About 1 in 50 adults has had a stroke in the past 10 years, which amounts to more than one million people
Hospitalization
More than 112,000 patients are hospitalized for stroke each year
Death
More than 30,000 deaths from stroke each year
Event
World Stroke Day on October 29
Article
The Epidemiology of Stroke in France
Infographic
Preventive measures to reduce the risk of stroke and its severity
In relation to
High blood pressure
thematic dossier
High blood pressure (HBP), defined as blood pressure that is too high, is the most common chronic condition in France and a major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Tobacco
thematic dossier
Despite a slight decrease compared to 2015, tobacco remains responsible for more than 68,000 premature deaths in 2023—accounting for 11% of total mortality—making it still the leading cause of...
Nutrition and Physical Activity
thematic dossier
Nutrition and physical activity are two major determinants of health that contribute to improving the health of the population and are key priorities in public health policy.
