Research progress on social participation of young and middle-aged stroke survivors: a narrative review (opens in new tab)

Stroke is characterized by high morbidity, disability, and mortality, and has become the third leading cause of death worldwide. In China, stroke accounts for 39.9% of all cerebrovascular diseases, with young and middle-aged survivors (aged 40–60 years) comprising 33% of global stroke survivors in this age group and over 51.51% of all stroke cases in China. Despite significant improvements in treatment, 70–80% of survivors still lose the ability to live independently, and social participation...