"Global Stroke Deaths Expected to Reach 10 Million Annually by 2050, Warns Report"
A new report from the World Stroke Organization-Lancet Neurology Commission warns that the number of stroke-related deaths worldwide will increase by 50% by 2050 if no significant action is taken to address the prevalence of stroke and its risk factors. Stroke is currently the second leading cause of death globally, with 6.6 million deaths in 2020, and this number is projected to rise to 9.7 million by 2050. The majority of these deaths will occur in low- and middle-income countries. The report also highlights the financial burden of stroke, estimating that the cost of treating and supporting stroke patients could double from $891 billion in 2020 to $2.3 trillion in 2050. The researchers recommend implementing low-cost surveillance systems, raising public awareness, and establishing effective acute stroke care to prevent strokes worldwide.