http://m.timesofindia.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/Now-air-pollution-linked-to-strokes/articleshow/52699544.cms
Citando:
"Findings of the study show 90.5% of the stroke burden was attributable to "modifiable factors" such as smoking, eating too much sugar and not exercising enough, as well as the associated health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.
Doctors say changing lifestyle and habits in developing countries is a major concern for increasing burden of non-communicable diseases.
The study also listed air pollution as a "modifiable factor", indicating efforts by the government and people can make a difference."
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"Globally, about 15 million people suffer strokes every year, of which nearly 6 million die and 5 million are left disabled including loss of vision or speech, paralysis and confusion."