Abstract TP131: Heightened Burden of Haemorrhagic Stroke Mortality in Postmenopausal Women Compared with the U.S. Population, 1999–2023

Background: Haemorrhagic stroke (HS) is a major cause of mortality in post-menopausal women (PM), who face heightened risk due to vascular aging. While overall stroke mortality has declined, recent data show slowing progress and persistent racial and regional disparities, necessitating reassessment of long-term trends. Methods: We analysed U.S. mortality data (1999–2023) from CDC WONDER for women aged ≥55 years (PM). HS deaths were identified using ICD-10 code I61. Age-adjusted (AAMR) and crude mortality rates (CMR) were calculated, stratified by race/ethnicity, region, and place of death. Trends were assessed with Joinpoint regression, reporting APC, AAPC, 95% CI, significance at p