Stroke incidence rates were unchanged, while fatality rates declined, during 1971-1987 in Göteborg, Sweden.

Stroke risk factors have been shown to change with time in several places; simultaneously, stroke incidence rates have increased in some and decreased in other places. In Göteborg, Sweden, cardiovascular epidemiological research has included stroke registration since 1971. From these data on stroke, incidence and fatality rates from a 17-year period are given.During the period 1971-1987 all cases of stroke occurring in people aged 15-65 years in...