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Stroke - Public Health Priority
May 28 , 2026
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- The 79th World Health Assembly passed its first-ever resolution recognising stroke as a major public health priority in May 2026.
- The resolution calls for stronger action on stroke prevention, timely treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term patient support.
- Stroke is a medical emergency caused by blockage or bleeding that interrupts blood flow to the brain and can lead to death or disability.
- According to the World Health Organisation, strokes affect nearly 12 million people globally every year and kill more than half of them.
- In India, stroke incidence ranges from 108 to 172 cases per 1,00,000 people annually, with a one-month fatality rate between 18% and 42%.
- Major stroke risk factors include hypertension, diabetes, tobacco use, obesity, unhealthy diet, alcohol misuse, physical inactivity, and air pollution.
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