Stroke in India
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High Prevalence
Approximately 1.8 million people in India suffer from brain stroke. Stroke is the second most common cause of death in India.
Low Awareness
Less than one in four Indians are aware of brain stroke symptoms, found an Indian survey on the disorder.
Time is Brain
Stroke patients must present to hospital within 4.5 hours of symptom onset to be eligible for treatment which can restore the brains blood supply.
Be Stroke Aware,
Be Life Aware.
Stroke Aware
Making India Stroke Aware is one of its kind campaign in India that aims to help educate the public about the symptoms of stroke and the importance of getting to the hospital quickly
The Key Message
The key messages of the campaign is about knowing the symptoms of stroke.
BEFAST
The BEFAST mnemonic helps people recognize the key signs of stroke and prompts people to call EMS immediately if they see any of the sign.
The Key Signs of Stroke
The BEFAST mnemonic helps people recognize the key signs of stroke and prompts people to call EMS immediately if they see any of the signs.
Know Stroke
Brain Stroke
Every 20 seconds, one Indian suffers a brain stroke.
Brain Attack
Stroke is a brain attack that occurs when blood vessels in the brain are blocked or burst.
Stroke Types
Stroke can be either an ischemic or haemorrhagic event.
Lacking Awareness
When arteries in the brain are blocked or damaged, it can prevent the brain from getting enough blood. This can cause brain cells to die and cause death and disability.
Limited Awareness
The major challenge for stroke in India is the lack of awareness about symptoms. Less than 1 in 4 Indians are aware of brain stroke symptoms.
About Us
The BEFAST mnemonic helps people recognize the key signs of stroke and prompts people to call EMS immediately if they see any of the signs.