There are approximately 2,500 strokes in Extremadura each year.

MERIDA, October 30 (EUROPE PRESS) –

Every year, about 2,500 cases of stroke are registered in the Autonomous Community of Extremadura..

So, 85 percent of people suffering from it survive the disease And the third one needs intensive rehabilitation. Additionally, 70 percent of people who receive appropriate neurorehabilitation treatment regain independence or receive minimal care.

So it was revealed Hospital Casaverde Extremadurain Merida, on the occasion of the celebration of World Stroke Day, in which last Tuesday, the 29th, an event was held with the participation of patients, family members and professionals, with the aim of informing, highlighting and promoting the prevention and rehabilitation of stroke. disease .

Prime Minister of Extremadura Maria GuardiolaAnd Secretary of Health and Human Services Sara Garcia Espadaaccompanied patients in this initiative and shared the release of orange balloons, a color that symbolizes the fight to defeat the disease, while at the same time talking for a few minutes with families and specialists of the center.

“It is very important to educate the public about the importance of stroke prevention. Between 80 and 90 percent of cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle and addressing lifestyle and modifiable risk factors,” said Francisco Javier, director of the Casaverde Extremadura Hospital. Rubio.

Thus, on World Stroke Day, Casaverde launched the “Independence” campaign, with which he wants to highlight the process of regaining personal independence after overcoming the acute phase of the disease, the organization reports in a press release.

In addition, the campaign highlights the importance of preventing the disease from an early age, as its prevalence has risen by 25 percent in recent years among ages 20 to 64.