What You Should Know About Stroke
Globally, maximum cases of stroke (70%) and stroke-related deaths (87%) occur in low- and middle-income countries.
Men have a higher risk of stroke compared to women, but women are more likely to die of stroke than do men.
Women who take birth control pills or hormone therapies are at increased risk of suffering from ischemic stroke, especially if they have other stroke risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, and migraines with aura.
Pediatric stroke is considered a rare event. Signs and symptoms of stroke are similar in children and adults.
Various studies have indicated that COVID-19 infection can increase the risk of acute ischemic stroke.