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Objectives: This study analyzed time-series changes in stroke occurrence in Korea and the factors influencing stroke diagnosis. Methods: Differences in stroke diagnosis and the impact of related factors such as socioeconomic status, health behaviors, and disease characteristics were analyzed among 4,262 individuals aged 40 and over using a complex sample design methodology. Results: Among individuals aged 40 and over, risk factors influencing stroke included: the 50-59 (OR, odds ratio=1.243, 95% CI=0.293-5.266) and, 60-69 (OR=2.841, 95% CI=0.73M1.054) age groups, having a separated marital status (OR=8.078, 95% CI=1.082-60.329), varying levek of alcohol consumption at 1-2 drinks (OR=1.160, 95% CI=0.604-2.230), 3-4 drinks (OR=1.048, 95% 0=0.562-1.954), 7-9 drinks (OR=1.338, 95% CI=0.535-3.343), and 10 or more drinks (OR=1.495, 95% CI=5.983-3.736), as well as pre-hypertension (OR=1.587, 95% CI=0.691-3.647), and hypertension (OR=3.090, 95% CM.353-7.057). Conclusions: The findings suggested that expanding community-based health education on stroke prevention for individuals aged 40 and above is important.