Stroke in the world
In France, the number of new cases of stroke is estimated at about 140,000 per year (incidence), which is 1 stroke every 4 minutes.
In world, 17 million people had a stroke and one in six people will have a stroke in their life. It is estimated that about 750,000 people have survived a stroke.
Of these, about 60% have more or less significant neurological sequelae in the form of motor deficit, speech disorders, sensory or visual disorders to name only the most common.
A third of the assets can resume a professional activity and driving.