This is a reprospective, observational cohort study including incident strokes from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012 and followed up in December 31, 2016. Statistical approaches are used to analyze survival outcomes. It is a longitudinal study of a population-based cohort of all registered cases of a first episode of stroke that occurred in Catalonia (Spain). Demographic Patterns and Epidemic Characteristics. Life expectancy at birth is 81.34 years globally, 78.26 years for men and 84.74 years for women.