This page provides data points and curated searches from OMH’s Knowledge Center library catalog related to cerebrovascular diseases (stroke) within minority and tribal populations in the United States and its territories. The number of catalog records for each topic reflect the search results at the time of this page’s latest update.
Cerebrovascular disease is a broad term for conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain. Common cerebrovascular diseases include stroke, brain aneurysms, bleeding in the brain, and carotid artery disease. A stroke, the most common type of cerebrovascular disease, happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. This stops brain cells from getting oxygen and nutrients, which can cause long-term damage. The two main types of strokes are ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. People who have diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are at higher risk for cerebrovascular disease.
American Indian/Alaska Native
In 2022, American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) overall were 23% less likely than the overall U.S. population to die from cerebrovascular diseases. In 2018, AI/AN adults were 7% more likely to have a stroke than adults in the U.S. overall.
For additional data on cerebrovascular diseases (stroke) and American Indians/Alaska Natives, please visit our Population Profiles.
Asian American
In 2022, Asian Americans were 23% less likely than the overall U.S. population to die from cerebrovascular diseases, such as stroke. In 2022, Asian American women had the lowest risk of dying from cerebrovascular diseases compared with women in all other racial and ethnic groups. In 2018, Asian American adults were about as likely as adults overall in the U.S. to have a stroke.
For additional data on cerebrovascular diseases (stroke) and Asian Americans, please visit our Population Profiles.
Black/African American
In 2022, Black/African Americans were 45% more likely than the overall U.S. population to die from cerebrovascular diseases. In 2022, Black/African American men had the greatest risk of dying from cerebrovascular diseases compared with men and women in all other racial and ethnic groups. In 2018, Black/African American adults were 43% more likely to have a stroke than U.S. adults overall.
For additional data on cerebrovascular diseases (stroke) and Black/African Americans, please visit our Population Profiles.
Hispanic/Latino
In 2022, Hispanics/Latinos were 11% less likely than the overall U.S. population to die from cerebrovascular diseases. In 2018, Hispanic/Latino adults were 11% less likely to have a stroke than U.S. adults overall.
For additional data on cerebrovascular diseases (stroke) and Hispanic Americans, please visit our Population Profiles.
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
In 2022, Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders (NHPI) were 33% more likely to die from cerebrovascular diseases than the overall U.S. population.
For additional data on cerebrovascular diseases (stroke) and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, please visit our Population Profiles.
Date Last Reviewed: February 2026