World Stroke Organization
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Join the Movement to prevent stroke!
28th October 2020
Over the last decade, the lifetime risk of stroke for people aged 35 and over has increased from 1 in 6 to 1 in 4. Yet, 90% of strokes are associated with mobidiable and preventable risk factors. This year's campaign focuses on exercise as a method of prevention. That's why the World Stroke Organization (WSO) is calling everyone to Join the MoveMent and be a part of the world's biggest dance chain on #WorldStrokeDay.
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Transforming the prevention of stroke and dementia
15th June 2020
The World Stroke Organization (WSO) has published a new strategic framework that aims to transform prevention of stroke and dementia.
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Can we cut stroke in half?
29th October 2019
In the global effort to reduce NCDs, the last thing anyone wants to see is an increase in the prevalence of a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. However that’s just what the World Stroke Organization is highlighting on 29 October, World Stroke Day.