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Why should we pay attention to the severity of stroke every October 29?
October 29th of each year is designated as World Stroke Day, which focuses on highlighting the severity and high incidence of stroke, while raising awareness of its prevention and treatment, and ensuring better care for stroke survivors. Good care and support. Organizations around the world hold events on this day to promote education, detection and improvement of the global impact of stroke. The annual event began in 2006 with the World Stroke Organization (WSO), which declared stroke a public health emergency in 2010. WSO now continues to promote a year-round event that serves as an advocacy, policy and networking platform to support the progress made on World Stroke Day.
Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide.
The stroke problem cannot be ignored. According to data from 2016, stroke caused 116 million days of death and disability. In this campaign, the World Stroke Organization has become famous all over the world, and everyone knows that the individual lifetime risk of stroke is 1/4. This threat makes stroke a major public health challenge that must be addressed. The day initially began as a result of the European Stroke Initiative in the 1990s and was formally established for the first time at the World Stroke Congress in Vancouver, Canada in 2004.
"Stroke is a preventable and treatable disaster, especially high blood pressure is the most common and treatable factor." - 2007 event theme
Each year World Stroke Day is promoted on a specific theme. For example, the theme in 2007 was "Stroke is preventable and treatable"; while in 2008 it was "Minor stroke, big trouble". In 2009, WSO launched the global campaign "Stroke, What Can I Do?" to encourage the public to identify actions they can take personally to cope with a stroke. This has since become an annual event, cumulatively promoting stroke prevention and awareness around the world.
In 2010, WSO launched the "1/6" campaign to emphasize that people of any age may face the threat of stroke. The Global Stroke Day was kicked off with a series of events, including the participation of more than 48 countries. For example, the Indian Stroke Society announced the establishment of 200 "stroke units" across the country to improve stroke treatment capabilities.
“144 stroke events each year increase global awareness of stroke.” – 2015 achievement
With each year the event intensifies, more and more countries are participating in the World Stroke Day celebrations, and in 2011 the event successfully attracted more than 2,000 participants and coverage from global media. This is not just an event about stroke, it is about spreading knowledge and understanding about stroke, thereby encouraging people to take action when they are at risk of stroke.
Future events will continue to focus on gender, risk factors and rehabilitation. For example, the 2014 "I am a Woman" event highlighted the unique risks faced by women in stroke and brought out the important role of women as caregivers. Role. These annual themes reveal the profound impact of stroke on individuals, families and society from different perspectives.
“Ten major risk factors are associated with most strokes, and each of us can take action to prevent one.” – 2017 Focus
Every October 29, in addition to celebrating World Stroke Day, we also need to review the impact of stroke on society and promote public understanding of prevention knowledge. One third of stroke survivors suffer lifelong effects, and their recovery process is often the focus of attention from the surrounding society. Therefore, the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of stroke are issues that the entire society faces together.
By understanding stroke symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early diagnosis, we can work together to advance stroke care. So, are you ready to be part of the stroke prevention movement and drive change?
