What is the impact of socioeconomic status on stroke risk and outcomes?
Several studies have found that socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with stroke risk and outcomes. For example, a study by Marshall et al. (2020) found that individuals of lower SES were more likely to experience stroke events, have higher rates of stroke mortality, and had worse functional outcomes post-stroke. Additionally, a systematic review by Addo et al. (2020) found that low SES was associated with an increased risk of stroke, stroke mortality, and stroke recurrence. Lastly, Avan et al. (2020) found that low SES was associated with higher prevalence of stroke and a greater burden of stroke worldwide. Thus, SES appears to be an important factor in stroke risk and outcomes.