The Global Burden of Stroke - Neurobehavioral Consequences of Stroke

The burden of stroke has changed globally over the last 40 years: while high-income countries have seen a 42% reduction in stroke burden, low and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, India, and Asia, have experienced a doubled burden, largely due to the rise of non-communicable diseases like hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.
Professor Mayowa Owolabi introduces the 'Stroke Quadrangle' as a comprehensive approach to tackle this issue. This four-pronged strategy includes
- Improved surveillance to track stroke occurrences and risk factors
- Effective prevention measures through health promotion and risk factor control
- Enhanced acute care services
- Rehabilitation services to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors.
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Professor Mayowa Owolabi
Professor of Neurology, MBBS, MSc, DrM, MD, FMCP, FWACP, FRCP,
FANA, FAHA, FAAN, FAAS, FAS, FAMedS
Professor of Neurology, and
Director, Center for Genomic and Precision Medicine, University of
Ibadan
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Chapters:
00:00 - How has the prevalence and burden of stroke changed within the last 40 years?
00:36 - Are there some regions of the world that stands out in the stroke prevalence and burden?
01:06 - How can the emerging stroke crisis in Africa be tackled?
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Learn more about the global burden of stroke here: neurotorium.org/slidedeck/neu...