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31/10/2012
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In 2010 alone, 99,726 people died from stroke in Brazil
The death toll for Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) reach almost 100 million people in Brazil. In 2000, the number was 84.13 and increased to 99,726 in 2010. Brazilian Health Minister Alexandre Padilha, said that the disease currently accounts for the leading cause of deaths in the country:
- To that we can reduce the mortality rate is crucial that people refer to health services. It is also necessary that people strive to adopt healthier lifestyles. Physical activity, under appropriate supervision, is beneficial to overall health and slows the onset of major diseases, such as stroke.
Popularly known as stroke, stroke affects 16 million people worldwide each year. Of the total, 6 million die - or 38%. The most common symptoms are loss of muscle strength on one side of the body, slurred speech, mouth deviation to one side of the face, arm tingling, headaches or sudden intense, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
In cases of identification of these signs, the Ministry of Health recommends urgent call Service Mobile Emergency Care (Samu), number 192.
Source: R7 News
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