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World Stroke Day 29th October

Last updated: June 2, 2025

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every year, there are 15 million people worldwide who suffer from a stroke, of which 5 million people die and 5 million people are permanently disabled. Notably, the number of young people suffering from strokes is on the rise, and the number of stroke cases in people under 45 …

World Stroke Day 29th October

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every year, there are 15 million people worldwide who suffer from a stroke, of which 5 million people die and 5 million people are permanently disabled. Notably, the number of young people suffering from strokes is on the rise, and the number of stroke cases in people under 45 is increasing significantly. However, over 80% of stroke cases can be prevented by controlling risk factors such as hypertension, smoking, alcohol misuse, unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, dyslipidaemia, diabetes, and obesity. 

On World Stroke Day, October 29, 2023, let HFH accompany you to increase awareness and overcome stroke risks:

🎁 A risk assessment with our Neurologist for advice on screen risk factors and prevent stroke.————–At Prevention Center of Cardio-Vascular diseases, Hanoi French Hospital, we offer comprehensive Stroke and Cardiovascular Screening Packages suitable for all ages and individual needs, including: ✔️ A team of specialist doctors in Cardiology and Neurology, with international qualifications✔️ A state-of-the-art new medical facility and advanced equipment, including electrocardiogram machines, 1.5 Tesla MRI machines, and new-generation ultrasound machines, which help with effective stroke screening and treatment.✔️ High-quality healthcare services, providing patients with a trusted address for healthcare treatment. 

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