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Nearly 25% Patients Are of Less than 50 Years Old out of 18 Lakh Stroke Cases In India Every Year: ISA

Health, Press Release
Indian Stroke Association is celebrating October as 'Stroke Awareness Month' to create awareness about stroke October 23: The prevalence of stroke is on the rise in India, with as many as 18 lakh stroke cases being reported in India every year, according to the Indian Stroke Association (ISA), which has launched several initiatives to create greater awareness about stroke. The ISA observes October as Stroke Awareness Month and has organised dozens of programmes and events to spread general awareness about stroke and reduce its burden. An extensive social media campaign with the hashtag #ProtectYourBrain – KnowAboutStroke has been running since October first week. “Stroke is a brain attack and is the leading cause of disability and second leading cause of death in India. One person has a ...