World Stroke Day
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World Stroke Day 2021: Here are some tips to identify, treat and prevent one
Dr Neetu Ramrakhiani •Stroke is a prominent cause of mortality due to neurological diseases in India and was responsible for 7.4 percent of total deaths in the past three decades
World Stroke Day 2021: From risk factors to chances of recovery, answers to frequently asked questions
Dr Rohit Gupta •A person is said to suffer from a stroke when a certain part of the brain receives low or no blood oxygen supply. This may happen due to a blockage, leak in blood vessel or a burst in the blood vessel
Ahead of World Stroke Day, WHO regional director pitches for strengthening care services
•Southeast Asia, has in recent years, achieved significant progress on its flagship priorities on preventing and controlling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and achieving universal health coverage
World Stroke Day 2020: How understanding difference in cerebrovascular events between genders can improve treatment and care
Myupchar •A study published in Lancet Neurology in 2008 showed that although age-specific stroke incidence and mortality rates are higher among men, stroke has a much greater effect on women
World Stroke Day 2019: What causes a stroke and how can it be prevented
Myupchar •A 2017 survey conducted by ICMR found that there are 105-152 cases of stroke per 100,000 Indians. Every minute, 3 Indians suffer a stroke.