A study by the British Heart Foundation and Stroke Association has found that stroke deaths are thrice as much in the poorest areas of England and Wales as compared to their affluent counterparts.
In the poorest areas, there were 29 stroke deaths per 100,000 men under 65 each year as compared to just 8 per 100,000 in people living in wealthy areas.
Stroke – Early Warning Signs - Risk Factor - Rehab - Treatment
Stroke can cause permanent disability and it is important to recognize its early warning signs to stop its progress. Early warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness of facial muscles.
Stroke can cause permanent disability and it is important to recognize its early warning signs to stop its progress. Early warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness of facial muscles.
In recent years, the UK government has made emergency care a priority in the country and launched a scheme in 2007 that made access to diagnostic scans and treatment easier in poor areas.
Joe Korner of the Stroke Association called the numbers shocking and added, "Decreasing inequalities in our society will also lessen inequalities in health outcomes."
Cholesterol - Lipoproteins - Functions - Normal Blood Cholesterol Levels - Causes - Treatment - FAQs
Cholesterol is produced by the body (liver) and is essential for normal body functioning.
Cholesterol is produced by the body (liver) and is essential for normal body functioning.
RAS
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
Sunstroke Has Claimed Eight Lives So Far in Orissa in Two Months
At least eight people have died due to sunstroke in the past two months across Orissa, officials said Monday
At least eight people have died due to sunstroke in the past two months across Orissa, officials said Monday
