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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
The Hindu Bureau

‘Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide’

One in four persons stand the lifetime risk of developing stroke. Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide even though about 90% of strokes are preventable by control of risk factors. This year, on World Stroke Day, the focus is on stroke prevention.

Due to the lack of awareness of signs and symptoms of stroke and the subsequent delays in reaching hospital, every year, thousands of stroke patients either die or are forced to live a life of disability

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