Kerala institute’s study links stroke to different reasons

Researchers from the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology found that stroke rates and the health problems that increased stroke risk differed depending on where one lives, his/her ethnicity, and genes.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jul 19, 2024 | 6:00 PMUpdatedJul 19, 2024 | 6:00 PM

India has been seeing an alarming rise in non-communicable diseases, like stroke, in the recent years. (Creative Commons)

Stroke, a leading cause of disability and the second deadliest condition worldwide doesn’t strike equally, a study has found. It also revealed a surprising fact: Stroke rates, survival chances, and long-term effects differ significantly depending on where one lives, ethnicity, and even genes. This research suggests that a one-size-fits-all approach and treatment may not be enough, paving the way for more targeted strategies.

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