Stroke in India
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.
Unfortunately, many people present late because they don’t recognize the signs & symptoms of stroke.