Report: Stroke could cause 10 million deaths a year by 2050
The World Stroke Organization says it will happen if preventative measures are not taken.
•
Oct 11, 2023, 10:29 AM
•
Updated 442 days ago
Share:
More Stories
1:02
Long Island flu cases on the rise
2h ago1:42
Suffolk family hopes for Christmas miracle for father in need of a kidney
yesterday0:22
Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu
yesterday1:37
Stony Brook Medicine doctor shares advice on staying safe amid frigid temperatures
3ds ago1:28
FDA announces new criteria for what foods can be considered healthy
5ds ago2:37
be Well: Elevate your holiday decorations with greenery
9ds ago1:02
Long Island flu cases on the rise
2h ago1:42
Suffolk family hopes for Christmas miracle for father in need of a kidney
yesterday0:22
Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu
yesterday1:37
Stony Brook Medicine doctor shares advice on staying safe amid frigid temperatures
3ds ago1:28
FDA announces new criteria for what foods can be considered healthy
5ds ago2:37
be Well: Elevate your holiday decorations with greenery
9ds agoA new report claims the number of people who die from stroke will jump 50% by 2050.
The World Stroke Organization says it will happen if preventative measures are not taken.
Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world.
The World Health Organization says it caused 6.6 million deaths in 2020, but is expected to hit 9.7 million in 2050.
Researchers say diabetes, high cholesterol, poor diet and smoking are some of the biggest risk factors.
More from News 12
1:51
Doctors: Excessive scrolling on social media can have negative impact on brain health
1:28
FDA announces new criteria for what foods can be considered healthy
2:19
Jamie Foxx's revelation: What you should know about brain bleed strokes
1:33
Study: Eating ultra-processed foods impacts the body's ability to fight illnesses
2:19
News 12 health report inspired viewer to get lung cancer screening. It saved her life
2:01
