Every 6 Seconds Soul lost due to stroke

Jakarta, Every 6 seconds somebody dies of a stroke and every second would be no new cases of stroke worldwide. Stroke become 'killer' that horrible to stroke worldwide organization called 'Let's Act Now'.

Small Note world stroke day 2010

World commemorates the day of stroke worldwide each October 29, 2010. World Stroke Organization welcomed the day of stroke worldwide in 2010 with the theme of 'One in Six: Act Now!'. Day is celebrated worldwide stroke on 29 October each year with a message 'stroke can be prevented, and stroke can be treated'.

Stroke is the third cause of death after heart disease and cancer, and is the number one cause of disability for survivors of a stroke.

The data show that more than 60% of stroke sufferers in the world live in developing countries. Increasing incidence of stroke in some Asian countries (China, India, and Indonesia) is suspected due to the influence of lifestyle changes, pollution, and changes in food consumption patterns.

Stroke is a brain dysfunction that occurs suddenly due to circulatory disorders of the brain. There are 2 kinds of stroke, ie stroke and haemorrhagic stroke blockage. The incidence of stroke, the blockage was higher than hemorrhagic stroke (70% vs. 30%).

The incidence of stroke increases due to increased stroke risk factors such as hypertension, smoking, high blood cholesterol, and diabetes.
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