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Vascular Dementia and Dementia
Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Journal of Brain and Neurology | Volume 3
Stroke awareness: Comparing Brazil to the rest of the world
Fidel Meira
Hospital Madre Teresa/Hospital Risoleta Tolentino Neves, Brazil
S
troke is one of the main causes of death worldwide and a
leading cause of permanent disability among adults in devel-
oped countries. In Brazil, the incidence of ischemic stroke varies
from 105 to 137/100,000 inhabitants, and patients with stroke
exhibit high prevalence rates of ischemic heart disease, hyper-
tension, and diabetes mellitus. Some studies have shown that
campaigns on television and in printed materials are good tools
to improve the population’s awareness about stroke and the
need to contact emergency services. The correct (and prompt)
recognition of stroke signs has been just as crucial as the ad-
mission to a stroke service to the achievement of better results
in stroke care, including a reduction in mortality and disability.
e:
fidelmeira@neurologista.org