Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness
January 12, 2021
Excess Cerebrovascular Mortality in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Category: Article Summary
Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice
Keywords (Tags): mortality, report
During April 2020, 40 states and New York City experienced fewer stroke-related emergency calls and an excess cerebrovascular mortality during April 2020. Decreased stroke-related emergency calls were associated with excess stroke deaths 1-2 weeks later. Among 23 states and New York City, a 10% increase in time spent at home was associated with a 4% increase in stroke deaths after adjusting for COVID-19 deaths.
Sharma et al. (Jan 12, 2021). Excess Cerebrovascular Mortality in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Stroke. https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.031975