Alert! One of the 2nd highest causes of death in the world

Stroke is a condition where clinical signs develop rapidly in the form of focal or global neurological deficits, which can be severe and last for 24 hours or more and/or can cause death, without any other clear cause other than vascular. Stroke occurs because the brain does not get an adequate supply of blood that carries oxygen so that brain cells die. Stroke cases have increased significantly, where there are 12.2 million new cases of stroke per year, so it is calculated that 1 case of stroke every 3 seconds can occur. As many as 63% of strokes occur at ages less than 70 years.
Stroke is the main cause of disability throughout the world, and is the second leading cause of death in the world. In its development, the incidence of stroke has also increased by 50% in the last 17 years, meaning that stroke attacks quickly without knowing a person's age limit.
In general, strokes are divided into obstruction strokes and bleeding strokes. Risk factors for stroke consist of risk factors that cannot be modified (age, gender, genetics) and risk factors that cannot be modified (increased blood pressure/hypertension, obesity/overweight, high sugar levels/diabetes mellitus, diet poor health, hypercholesterolemia/high LDL cholesterol and impaired kidney function, smoking, alcohol consumption, and lack of physical activity).

Stroke is an emergency that cannot be avoided. If someone experiences signs of a stroke, immediately take them to the nearest hospital and do not delay so that they receive medical assistance quickly and appropriately in the hope of reducing the death rate and preventing stroke patients from suffering from serious disabilities. stay. Signs and symptoms that indicate a stroke diagnosis are known as "Soon to Hospital". Se is an asymmetrical smile that occurs suddenly, Ge is a sudden slowing/weakening of movement in half of the body, Ra is slurred/slurred or incoherent speech that occurs suddenly, Ke is numbness in half of the body suddenly. suddenly, R is nearsightedness or sudden decreased vision, S is a sudden, severe headache that has never been felt before. After knowing the risk factors for stroke, of course there is a way to prevent or avoid stroke, namely known as CERDIK which is an abbreviation for regular health checks, get rid of cigarette smoke, be diligent in physical activity, have a balanced diet, get enough rest, and manage stress. If we can carry out these activities regularly and diligently, we will avoid this dangerous disease.