RT journal article
T1 Prevalence of Stroke in Spain and Its Impact on Quality of Life: Socioeconomic Inequalities and Access to Rehabilitation
A1 García Campanario, Ismael
A1 Viñolo Gil, María Jesús
A2 Enfermería y Fisioterapia
A2 Medicina
K1 physical activity
K1 prevalence
K1 quality of life
K1 rehabilitation
K1 socioeconomic factors
K1 stroke
AB Stroke is a cerebrovascular syndrome due to a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain that causes transient or permanent damage. Despite advances in the field of medical science, stroke is still common and continues to have a significant effect on quality of life. Objective: The objective of the study was to analyze the prevalence of strokes in Spain, considering differences in sociodemographic factors, functional limitations, and access to rehabilitation, with special attention to sex-related disparities. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the latest European Health Survey in Spain carried out between 2019 and 2020 on a total of 22,072 people. Individuals over 16 years of age with a medical diagnosis of stroke were selected for this study. Sociodemographic variables, self-perception of health, limitations in daily activities, level of physical activity, and access to rehabilitation treatment were analyzed. Descriptive measures and inferential tests were applied for statistical analysis. Results: The prevalence of strokes occurring in Spain was estimated at 2.02%, which is lower than European figures. Men tend to have strokes at younger ages (50% between 36 and 73 years), while women report a poorer quality of life after the incident. Most patients had not received rehabilitation services in the last year. Conclusions: Given the aging population, it is essential to reinforce prevention, early detection and rehabilitation therapies to improve quality of life and reduce the burden of care.
PB Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
SN 2227-9032
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/38671
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/38671
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 06-nov-2026