Strokes in UK to rise 42 per cent to 414 people every day

Stroke numbers could soar by 42% within years - but you can significantly reduce your risk

The Stroke Association has issued a warning that the number of strokes across the UK could surge by nearly 42 per cent over the next decade without urgent intervention. Fresh projections from the charity suggest that by 2035, more than 151,000 people could suffer a stroke annually – that's around 414 individuals every single day.This marks a significant jump from current figures, which sit at approximately 280 strokes daily, or 106,565 each year…

Strokes in UK to rise 42 per cent to 414 people every day

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