Strokes to increase by 50 per cent in 30 years and nearly 10 million deaths annually by 2050: Lancet study
New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) Strokes could kill 10 million people a year by 2050 to 9.7 million deaths per year, with annual costs as high as USD 2.3 trillion possible, unless urgent action is taken, according to a new study published in the Lancet Neurology journal. The analysis forecasts growing health and economic impacts from stroke between 2020 and 2050, which will disproportionately affect lower and middle-income countries (LMICs). Based on a review of evidence-based guidelines, recent surveys, and in-depth interviews with stroke experts around the world, the authors make evidence-based pragmatic recommendations to reduce the global burden, including