There is a worldwide trend in the increase of the number of stroke cases reported every year. According to the World Health Organizat ion, stroke is one of the leading causes of death in 2016 with appro ximately 5.8 million deaths reported in 2016 alone. While a stroke could happen to anyone, mu ltiple risk factors such as age, hypertension, obesity and diabetes contribute significantly to its occurrence.
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