House , - The government is concerned about people suffering from cerebrovascular disease. The Ministry of Public Health reveals that in 2023 Thailand found more than 349,000 patients, with 36,000 deaths. It is recommended to change lifestyle behaviors. Emphasize that all sectors must work together to create awareness about symptoms and risk factors.
Veterinarian Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that according to the World Stroke Organization (WSO), October 29 of every year has been designated as World Stroke Day (World Stroke Day). 2023 is Together we are #GreaterThan Stroke: Working together to prevent stroke. By focusing on the participation of all sectors in creating awareness to prevent stroke among the people, information from the Department of Disease Control The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) stated that cerebrovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide and is likely to continue to increase. Globally, it is found that 1 in 4 people over 25 years of age or more to have a stroke, and 90% of strokes can be prevented For Thailand, data from the Public Health Statistics Report of the Ministry of Public Health, in 2023, Thailand found as many as 349,126 stroke patients, with 36,214 deaths, with more males than females. Most of those who died were under 70 years of age.
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office further said: The Department of Disease Control has recommended ways to prevent stroke. On World Stroke Day 2023, it is said that strokes can be prevented. “Prevention is better than cure” because the best treatment is prevention, so changing lifestyle behaviors It is the best way to prevent stroke. This can be done by controlling blood pressure, sugar and blood lipid levels to be within normal limits. Control your weight to be within the appropriate range. Eat healthy food, reduce sweet, fatty, and salty foods. Have physical activity or exercise regularly. Refrain from drinking liquor or alcoholic beverages, refrain from smoking, and refrain from using all types of drugs. avoid stress Get enough rest. Have a regular health check at least once a year or people with chronic diseases should see a doctor regularly.
“The government is concerned that people may suffer from cerebrovascular disease. Therefore, in order to prevent illness, Therefore, people are asked to take care of their own health. The Department of Disease Control emphasizes that Raising awareness about stroke symptoms and risk factors It is important that all sectors work together. Because people or patients can use knowledge to prevent stroke. and make decisions to receive urgent treatment at the hospital to reduce the risk of disability and death. In addition, stroke patients who have undergone treatment until they are out of critical condition should strictly follow the doctor's instructions. Including taking medicine as prescribed by the doctor regularly. Do not adjust the medication and stop the medication yourself to prevent the recurrence of the stroke. By the aforementioned advice from the Department of Disease Control It promotes mechanisms for health promotion and disease prevention. According to government policy,” said Veterinarian Chai.
For symptoms and warning signs of a stroke BEFAST are as follows:
B-Balance, loss of balance, dizziness, staggering,
E-Eye, inability to see, immediate blindness in one or both sides, double vision,
F-Face, distorted mouth, acutely distorted face
A -Arm, limbs are weak,
S-Speech is unclear, voice changes, tongue is stiff, speech cannot be understood. Immediately unable to speak.
T-Time. If symptoms appear, call the hotline 1669 and take the patient to the hospital quickly or within 4 hours 30 minutes. - Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency