Further research on stroke stressed
Summary
Stakeholders in Nepal emphasize the urgent need for further research on stroke, calling for improved preventive measures, timely medical intervention, and implementation of stroke management guidelines.
Key Points
- Stakeholders in Nepal stress the urgent need for more in-depth research and studies on stroke.
- The Nepal Stroke Association organized a workshop focusing on preventive measures, treatment, and post-treatment care for stroke.
- A study reports that 50,000 to 60,000 people suffer stroke annually in Nepal, with a stroke occurring every 10 minutes.
- The global urgency for improved stroke prevention is underscored by data showing a stroke every three seconds worldwide and high fatality rates.
