Comparing Strategies to Prevent Stroke and Ischemic Heart Disease in the Tunisian Population: Markov Modeling Approach Using a Comprehensive Sensitivity Analysis Algorithm
Table 2
Life years and deaths due to stroke and IHD by incorporating strategies in 2025 by gender.
Stroke and IHD deaths [95% CI]
Men
Acute stroke treatment
−350 [−390 to −310]
Secondary prevention following stroke
−2060 [−2150 to −1970]
Primary prevention
−24500 [−24810 to −24200]
Policy total
−23940 [−24240 to −23640]
Women
Acute stroke treatment
−220 [−250 to −190]
Secondary prevention following stroke
−1240 [−1310 to −1170]
Primary prevention
−10630 [−10830 to −10430]
Policy total
−17050 [−17300 to −16800]
Both
Acute stroke treatment
−600 [−650 to −550]
Secondary prevention following stroke
−3300 [−3410 to −3190]
Primary prevention
−30240 [−30580 to −29900]
Policy total
−40990 [−41390 to −40600]
Total policy refers to the combined effects of all the three previous strategies: acute treatment + secondary prevention + primary prevention.
