World Stroke Day

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Related Hashtags	#Stroke, #PreciousTime, #StrokeAwareness
2022 Date	29 October 2022
2023 Date	29 October 2023

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World Stroke Day in 2022

Saturday, 29 Oct

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World Stroke Day History

World Stroke Day seeks to raise awareness about the possibilities of stroke and how to prevent it. This day encourages and promotes preventative measures such as maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. It also raises awareness about treatment and recovery for victims of stroke.

World Stroke Day was established in 2006 by the World Stroke Organization. World Stroke Day is observed annually on October 29th.

Top Tweets for World Stroke Day -

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Participated in the Bengaluru Stroke Nursing Conclave 2022 which took place at Bangalore Medical College to commemorate World Stroke Day 2022. Addressed the gathering on the importance of emergency aid to stroke patients and how 'minutes can save memories'. @WorldStrokeOrg https://t.co/2KRhM1XNgY
— Dr Sudhakar K (@mla_sudhakar) October 22, 2022

Knowing the symptoms and signs of a stroke and acting fast on time can save a person’s precious life. On #WorldStrokeDay, let us pledge to raise awareness of the serious nature of stroke and talk about ways in which we can reduce the burden of stroke. #PreciousTime https://t.co/4sPKKBudaZ
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 29, 2022

Joined 100s of people from all walks of life in a unique walkathon organised by @ApolloKarnataka on #WorldStrokeDay in Bengaluru today. Creating awareness about strokes is vital in building a healthy & fit India. The right approach to lifestyle helps in preventing many NCDs. https://t.co/aCrnP9i0nn
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) October 29, 2022

World Stroke Day Facts

1 in 4 adults will have a stroke according to the World Stroke Organization.
Preventative measures include controlling high blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress. For more, click Stroke Risks and Prevention
90% of strokes are associated with 10 avoidable risk factors according to the World Stroke Organization. Some of these risk factors include hypertenision, unhealthy diet, smoking, and lack of exercise.