Stroke happens to be one of the top-most killers in the world and India is no exception. The country suffers from a leaping burden of stroke. The stroke prevalence in various parts of India ranged from 44.29 to 559/100,000 persons over the last two decades. In the same duration, the cumulative incidence of stroke in India ranged from 105 to 152/100,000 persons per year, affecting a hundred thousand lives. When a stroke occurs, the brain stops getting the blood it needs. As a result, the risk of brain damage increases leading to disability or even death. To avoid fatal consequences, one must be aware of the ways by which stroke can be identified easily.
Source: Smart ways of identifying stroke and treating it at the earliest
