Neuroepidemiology
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Racial differences in stroke mortality are widely recognized, but it is unclear whether or not these differences are due mainly to blacks having a greater stroke incidence or higher case fatality rates compared to those of whites. ⋯ Differences between blacks and whites in terms of stroke mortality are more likely due to differences in stroke incidence rather than case fatality. These data imply that greater attention should be given to primary/secondary prevention and that additional research is needed to understand the reasons for these patterns.