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Stroke Deaths Projected to Grow by Half by 2050

The global number of stroke deaths will climb 50% come 2050, a new report says, an increase that shows sharp differences based on national income. Huge gaps exist in the prevention and treatment of the condition, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, reflecting a recent WHO report’s conclusion that high blood pressure, a key risk factor for strokes, is not adequately treated worldwide.

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