World Stroke Day 2020! Know your risk and prevent a stroke!

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 to raise awareness, preventive measures and treatment of the condition, and ensure better care and support for survivors.

Facts

• Stroke affects about 1 in 4 people worldwide.
• It can happen to anyone.
• 80% of first strokes may be prevented. 
• WHO estimates that more than 17.5 million people died of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack or stroke in 2012. 

Prevention of stroke

• Eat a healthy diet: A balanced diet is crucial to a healthy heart and circulation system.
• Take regular physical activity: At least 30 minutes of regular physical activity every day helps to maintain cardiovascular fitness; at least 60 minutes on most days of the week helps to maintain healthy weight.
• Avoid tobacco use
• Check and control your overall cardiovascular risk
  – Know your blood pressure
  – Know your blood lipids
  – Know your blood sugar.

Source of info: WHO & www.world-stroke.org.