Strengthening stroke prevention and awareness in the Philippines: a conceptual framework
Lance Vincent C. Sese,
Ma. Celina L. Guillermo
Abstract:Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide, with low and middle-income countries bearing the greatest burden. This article focuses on stroke prevention and awareness in the Philippines, a country grappling with high stroke incidence and limited healthcare resources. The two-pronged approach presented by the authors aims to address the challenges of stroke care by combining community-based prevention and targeted public awareness campaigns. The community-based stroke prevention component in… Show more
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