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Brain stroke is no longer limited to older adults. In recent years, doctors have seen a significant rise in stroke cases among young adults due to unhealthy lifestyles, stress, smoking, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and lack of physical activity.

A 74-year-old female patient was brought to the emergency department after experiencing sudden dizziness followed by a fall and altered consciousness. Her condition rapidly worsened, and she developed repeated vomiting along with a low Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score — a sign of reduced brain function and a potentially life-threatening neurological emergency.

In 2021 alone, over 12.5 lakh people in India suffered a new stroke, and today we contribute nearly 10% of the global stroke burden. Globally, stroke-related deaths are expected to rise by 50% by 2050, especially in developing countries.

Stroke is no longer a disease of old age alone. In the fast-growing desk-job culture, long hours of sitting, poor posture and chronic inactivity are emerging as serious stroke triggers. Neurologist shares how modern work habits are affecting brain health, and why small daily movements can make a life-saving difference.

Stroke silently alters millions of lives every year, and India is on the frontline of this growing health challenge. According to the latest World Stroke Organization data, stroke-related deaths are projected to surge by 50% globally between 2020 and 2050, with nearly 87% of fatal strokes occurring in low- and middle-income countries.

Stroke is the second commonest cause of death in India. About 1,85,000 strokes occur every year in India with nearly one stroke every 40 seconds and one stroke death every 4 minutes, says an article published by news agency in 2023

New Delhi [India], July 1: As the nation commemorates National Doctor's Day, a deeply moving and thought-provoking message from one of India's leading neurointervention specialists is stirring nationwide dialogue.