World Stroke Day- Stroke is the leading cause of death in India-Dr Bedi
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After heart attack and cancer, Stroke is the leading cause of death in India.
Far worse than the mortality rate of stroke is its morbidity as it leaves two out of three victims disabled for life. Most people tend to think that stoke can affect only the elderly, but the truth is that nearly one third of stroke patients are below 60 years of age.
The modifiable risk factors for stroke are high blood pressure, cigarette-smoking, diabetes, high blood cholesterol and lipids, physical inactivity, obesity and the presence of heart disease.
Dr Harinder Singh Bedi said “with simple lifestyle changes stroke can potentially be prevented.”
As per health experts “over 13 million people will have a stroke each year and around 5.5 million people will die as a result. The impact of stroke can be short- and long-term, depending on which part of the brain is affected and how quickly it is treated. Stroke survivors can experience wide-ranging disabilities including difficulties with mobility and speech, as well as how they think and feel.”
October 29,2021
