Archive · 22 Jul 2026
World Brain Day Highlights Hypertension as Major Stroke Risk
World Brain Day is a time to talk about strokes, which are a big health problem.
Strokes can cause death or long-term disability.
In India, many people have high blood pressure and heart disease, which can lead to strokes.
Dr. Ashish Susvirkar, a neurologist, says that high blood pressure is the most important thing we can control to prevent strokes.
The good news is that most strokes can be prevented by taking care of our heart and blood pressure.
This is important because strokes are a big concern for public health.
Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide.
High blood pressure (hypertension) is the most important preventable risk factor for stroke.
Heart disease also increases the risk of stroke through multiple mechanisms.
Most strokes are preventable with proper management of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
World Brain Day raises awareness about the preventable risk factors of stroke.
- Who
- Dr. Ashish Susvirkar, Senior Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist
- What
- World Brain Day highlights hypertension as a major risk factor for stroke
- When
- During World Brain Day
- Where
- India
- Why
- To raise awareness about the preventable risk factors of stroke, particularly hypertension
Preventive Measures
Public Health Concerns
Preventability of Strokes
Preventive Measures
Most strokes are preventable, especially by managing hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
Public Health Concerns
Despite preventability, stroke remains a significant public health concern due to rising hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
- Leading Cause of Death
- Stroke
- Major Preventable Risk Factor
- Hypertension
- Expert
- Dr. Ashish Susvirkar
- Hospital
- Bhailal Amin General Hospital
- Event
- World Brain Day