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Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
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Preventing stroke: saving lives around the world.
Kathleen Strong1, Colin Mathers, Ruth Bonita
1Department of Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion, WHO, Geneva, Switzerland. strongk@who.int
The Lancet. Neurology
|January 24, 2007
Summary
A 2% annual reduction in stroke deaths worldwide is proposed to avert millions of deaths, especially in low-income countries. This goal is achievable, mirroring successes in high-income nations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Global Health
Background:
- Stroke caused 5.7 million deaths in 2005, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries.
- Global stroke mortality is projected to increase without intervention, reaching 7.8 million by 2030.
- The escalating burden necessitates a global strategy to mitigate stroke's impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a worldwide stroke reduction goal.
- To identify achievable targets for stroke mortality decline.
- To emphasize the need for interventions in low- and middle-income countries.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of global stroke mortality data.
- Projection of future stroke death trends.
- Evaluation of intervention effectiveness based on high-income country experiences.
Main Results:
- A proposed goal of a 2% annual reduction in stroke deaths.
- Sustained interventions can achieve a 4% annual decline in mortality for ages 60-69.
- Achieving the goal could prevent 6.4 million stroke deaths between 2005 and 2015.
Conclusions:
- A global goal for stroke mortality reduction is feasible and essential.
- Interventions are crucial for averting projected increases in stroke deaths.
- Low- and middle-income countries stand to benefit most from stroke prevention efforts.
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