Household income is associated with functional outcomes in a multi-institutional cohort of patients with ischemic stroke and COVID-19

Simulating Equity for Stroke Outcomes

“…Numerous studies have shown that lower household income or socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with more severe strokes, 1 worse access to care, 2 and worse functional outcomes. 3 Increased incidence of cardiovascular risk factors account for approximately half of the differences in short-term and long-term functional outcomes. 4 Additional factors include a wide range of patient, system, and care factors that result in increased mortality and disability.…”