StrokeTake strike against stroke
One of the leading causes of death around the world, strokes can actually be prevented in over 80% of cases
According to World Health Organization data, strokes are among the top five causes of death across the world. If medical assistance manages to avert death, there is a possibility that the victim could be relegated to a life of dependency.
If you are reading this article you are probably doing so by scrolling on an electronic device or holding up the day’s newspaper. Consider the position of your hands as they grip the newspaper or curl over a mouse. Now, imagine finding that you can no longer get your fingers to curl just so because your body’s control centre is incapable of sending the right message to your limbs. It is a frightening prospect but reassuringly enough, preventable in most cases.