WORLD STROKE DAY - OCTOBER 29, 2022
WORLD STROKE DAY OCTOBER 29, 2022 World Stroke Day is Celebrated every year on 29th October to increase awareness and drive action on stroke around the world. Theme for World Stroke Day 2022 is " #Precioustime" which is focused on raising awareness of the signs of the stroke and the need for timely access to quality stroke treatment. Brain stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and third leading cause of disability. In India, more than 18 lakhs people suffer from Brain stroke every year. World Stroke Day is established by World Stroke Organization from 2004, then from 2010 it is celebrated to increase awareness. This year theme is created to support the 2021 theme " Minutes can save Lives". Stroke can happen to any one, any time. Stroke occurs when the blood supplying artery of the brain blocked or narrowed or when the blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds. There are Different types of stroke. 1. ...