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Public health concerns in Skopje

Overview

Medical professionals in Skopje have reported rising health concerns linked to environmental and lifestyle factors. Dr. Sedat Lumani noted an increase in patients seeking assistance due to air pollution, high humidity, and climate changes, which exacerbate respiratory diseases like asthma and increase risks for cardiovascular issues.

Concurrently, the Neurology Clinic in Skopje has observed a rise in stroke cases, including a concerning trend among younger populations. Director Jovan Bozhinovski identified risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, unhealthy lifestyles, and stress, noting that 30 to 40 percent of patients face permanent consequences like paralysis or disability.

Entities

Skopje · Neurology Clinic Skopje · Sedat Lumani · Jovan Bozhinovski

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Skopje Neurology Clinic reports rising stroke cases among youth

    Doctors in Skopje report a rise in stroke cases, including a 16-year-old patient, citing lifestyle and health factors.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Skopje air pollution and climate changes drive rise in patient numbers

    Dr. Sedat Lumani warns that Skopje's air pollution, humidity, and climate changes are increasing respiratory and cardiovascular issues among patients.

Sources

almakos.com · lajmpress.org · tetova1.mk · tetovaexpres.mk · ts.mk · zhurnal.mk