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Stroke trends and prevention initiatives in Vietnam
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Stroke trends and healthcare prevention initiatives in Vietnam
Vietnam is experiencing a rise in stroke incidents linked to seasonal weather transitions. Fluctuations in temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure—specifically heavy rain and temperature drops below 30 degrees Celsius in regions like Viet Bac and Northwest Bac Bo—have been identified as contributors to increased cerebrovascular risks. Medical facilities, transitions, such as the Lam Thao Regional Medical Center, report a surge in patients suffering from stroke sequelae, noting that sudden weather changes can trigger peripheral vasoconstriction temperature drops and increased blood viscosity. heavy rain. Nationally, Vietnam the country records approximately 222,000 stroke cases annually, averaging 500 cases per day. While the average patient age is 65, there is an increasing trend of patients under 45 due to lifestyle factors like obesity obesity, smoking, and smoking. Public health sedentary habits. Medical experts are emphasizing continue to emphasize the critical importance of the ‘golden hour,’ noting that only 23.2% of patients reach medical facilities within the critical essential 4.5-hour window following symptom onset. window. Furthermore, only 20% of patients are transported via professional emergency systems. To improve outcomes, medical health professionals advocate for the FAST principle—monitoring facial drooping, arm weakness, and speech difficulties—to ensure timely intervention and avoid the dangers of delayed treatment through self-medication or traditional methods. methods like skin scraping. In observance of World Stroke Day on October 29, various organizations launched coordinated activities to promote prevention and early detection. These initiatives are part of the ‘Strengthening prevention, early detection, and management of stroke risk in Vietnam’ program for the 2026–2030 period. Participants include the Ministry of Health’s Preventive Medicine Department, Bach Mai Hospital, the Vietnam Young Physicians Association, FPT Long Chau, and Bayer Vietnam. Recent efforts have included health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, lipids, and carotid artery ultrasounds, benefiting over 12,000 people across eight provinces.
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