At least 1.9 million are dying every year from heart disease and just under a million from strokes due to outdoor air pollution alone, according to a recently released World Heart Federation (WHF) report, reiterating the fact that air pollution has become the greatest single environmental health risk. PREMIUM “The number of deaths from cardiovascular …
Stroke, a leading cause of disability and death globally, has had significant treatment advancements over the past decade. In India, the annual incidence of stroke over the past 20 years has ranged from 105 to 152 cases per 100,000 people, varying across regions. While the burden of stroke is substantial due to a large and …
Ischemic stroke accounts for about 87% of all strokes. Veteran actor and politician Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata on Saturday morning after experiencing weakness in his right arm and leg. He has been diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), according to an official statement released by the hospital. The 73-year-old …
Stroke is a significant global health concern, contributing to high rates of morbidity, mortality, and disability. Although there is limited prospective evidence, psychosocial stress is thought to elevate the risk of stroke. Job strain, a widely studied form of psychosocial stress, has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease. However, its association …