Stroke signs you MUST not miss and ways to avoid stroke risk

| Oct 29, 2021, 11:57:14 AM | TIMESOFINDIA.COM
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It is said that one person suffers from a stroke every 40 seconds, worldwide. Not just that, stroke is one of the most common non-communicable diseases, with a high mortality rate in our country. Statistics suggest that as many as 17 million people suffer from a stroke every year, and nearly 6 million die from it, with many not getting the neccessary help in time, or attending to the incidental risks in time. While it's a condition which requires emergent care at once, it's important to remember that some of the risk factors which can cause a stroke are highly preventable, and to an extend manageable. Some of the non-modifiable risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, hypertension, obesity and leading a sedentary lifestyle. Again, with the alarmingly high rates of lifestyle disorders on the rise, stroke is no longer just an old people's condition, but something which could strike the younger population too. As experts say, stroke is something which could strike a person anywhere, any time, it's not just important to recognize the early signs and symptoms of a stroke, act fast, but also earnestly work towards mitigating preventable risk factors. Dr Vivek Nambiar, Head, Stroke Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi shares some insightful tips on stroke management, and the symptoms to be careful about:

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