Cost of Stroke ◆ Stroke severity includes a broad range; about half ofsurvivors unable to walk unaided. ◆ Acute inpatient costs average $38,000 but are only afraction of total economic burden (including rehab,long-term care).◆ Average lifetime cost of stroke in the U.S. estimatedto be $60,000.Race and Stroke Risk ◆ Stroke risk increased 1.5-2.5 times. ◆ Higher prevalence of hypertension. Acute inpatient costs average $38,000 but are only afraction of total economic burden (including rehab,long-term care). ◆ Average lifetime cost of stroke in the U.S. estimatedto be $60,000. Race and Stroke Risk ◆ Stroke risk increased 1.5-2.5 times. ◆ Higher prevalence of hypertension.