World Stroke Day 2022: The World Stroke Organization (WSO) celebrates World Stroke Day on 29 October. The day focuses on raising awareness about stroke, its prevention and importance of timely treatment. Stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is partially or completely cut off. This results in temporary or permanent damage to brain cells.
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Its effects can be debilitating; in the worst case, stroke can be fatal. WSO aims to raise awareness about how stroke can be prevented. Every year they mark the day with a campaign around the same message.
Read on to know about World Stroke Day 2022:
World Stroke Day 2022: Theme
The theme of this year’s World Stroke Day is “Precious Time”. According to the official website of the World Stroke Organisation, this is in line with their 2021 theme. Their campaign focuses on raising awareness about the signs of stroke and how minutes can save lives. They will raise awareness about why access to quality stroke treatment is important.
World Stroke Day: History
World Stroke Day came into existence in 2006, the same year the WSO was formed by merging the International Stroke Society (ISS) and the World Stroke Federation (WSF).
World Stroke Day: Significance
World Stroke Day is observed to raise awareness about stroke and their treatment. It is a medical emergency that can prove to be dangerous, even fatal if it is not prevented or left untreated. Minutes matter in getting the right treatment. Any delay can have disastrous consequences that can change a person’s entire life. The day is observed to help individuals around the world better understand stroke and how it can be prevented.
It is also a reminder to start living a healthier life. The devastating effects of stroke can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle. World Stroke Day aims to raise that awareness and calls upon individuals to take a pledge to lead a healthy life to the fullest.
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