Stroke Statistics and Maps

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States, killing 150,000 Americans in 2019.¹

Public health officials and other health professionals can find up-to-date facts, statistics, maps, and other information related to stroke in these reports and resources:

• Stroke facts
• Stroke maps and data sources
• Stroke statistical reports for health professionals
• Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWRs) about stroke

Reference

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Multiple Cause of Death 1999–2019. CDC WONDER Online Database website. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2019. http://wonder.cdc.gov/mcd-icd10.html. Accessed February 1, 2021.