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Prevalence and Incidence of Brain Infarcts
| Infarct region | Prevalence, n (%) | Incidence, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 826 (31.0) | 559 (21.0) |
| Subcortical | 202 (7.6) | 119 (4.5) |
| Cortical | 298 (11.2) | 209 (7.9) |
| Cerebellar | 556 (20.9) | 346 (13.0) |
Values are number and percent of prevalent and incident brain infarcts by brain region in the same sample of 2,662 participants from the AGES-Reykjavik Study.
