Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


How common are bladder difficulties following stroke?

Q1. How many people have urinary incontinence in the acute stage of stroke?

2-8% | 10-20% | 32-79% ✓ | 90-100%

Q2. How many people have urinary incontinence on discharge from hospital?

5-10% | 10-20% | 25-28% ✓ | 35-48%

Q3. How many people have ongoing urinary incontinence after stroke (up to 10 years)?

0.5-2% | 2-5% | 7-12% | 12-19% ✓ | 20-25%

 

Page last reviewed: 31 Jan 2022