He said more should be done to efficiently manage stroke cases and save many from dying from the disease.

The referral facility, in 2017, saw in excess of 800 cases.

Dr. Sarfo, speaking at a public education forum held to mark this year’s world stroke day, indicated that, 40 per cent of patients in the country end up dying, with another 30 per cent returning home with paralysis.

[contextly_sidebar id=”uCnDMlZtTqthGVrMyZLjUaGECmSe0Nc0″]“Recognizing the risk factors of stroke” was the theme chosen for this year’s event.

Dr. Sarfo complained about unavailability of drugs, the lack of vital equipment, and the absence of well-structured health systems to manage the disease.

These, he said, were to blame for the unacceptably high number of people dying from stroke.

He called for the establishment of stroke units and rehabilitation centres across the nation to give the needed care to patients.

Dr. Sarfo also spoke of the need to sensitize people, especially those in their productive age, to be mindful of factors that could lead to the disease.

He mentioned some of these as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, stress, lack of physical exercises, smoking and excessive alcohol intake.

They should additionally go for regular check-ups and adopt healthy lifestyles to save themselves from getting stroke.

“Stroke is not caused by witchcraft, it can be prevented by educating people on the risk factors to protect them and prevent death and disability.”

Mrs. Gladys Ghansah, Principal Nursing Officer, appealed for strong support by way of the supply of equipment and space to properly handle stroke cases.

She announced that 233 out of the 369 patients admitted at the hospital between year 2014 and 2015, did not survive.

Earlier, the facility in partnership with Ernest Chemist, Menri Pharmacy, Medilab and Leo Medical and Beauty Supplies, organized free health screening for the public – to identify those with the risk factors, offer advice and treatment.

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Source: GNA

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1. Casual stretching. Whether it’s right before you get out of bed or when you’re trying to get rid of a charley horse during CrossFit, stretching is any guy’s kryptonite. There’s something very flattering about a woman loosening up her muscles.

2. Sweat. You might think sweat is gross, but women glistening with sweat is immensely appealing. Even if you’re dripping and disheveled, all we see is glistening.

3. Jiggling. As unflattering as all your jiggly bits might feel to you, men really appreciate a body in motion. Own it.

4. Women getting mad. There is zero scientific explanation as to why men love an angry woman. It’s not something that can be understood. There’s something primal about a fighting woman that sends neurons fighting in dormant parts of our brain, maybe? Who knows, let’s move on.

5. Messy, unkempt hair. There might be a lot of effort that goes into your hairstyle, but there’s something innately sexy about looking like you DGAF.

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8. Baseball caps. Bonus points if the woman under it is a sports fan. This is a scientifically adorable look on any woman.

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10. Seductive eating. Bananas aren’t sexy. Men eating bananas aren’t sexy. Women eating bananas? Suddenly sexy.

11. Instruments. It doesn’t matter what instrument a woman plays, but it makes them 10 times hotter. Whether you’re rocking a rhythm on a washboard or plucking out a song on a banjo, your hotness level just skyrocketed.

12. Stripper poles. Why do men flock to stripper poles? What is it about a woman giving herself the spins that’s attractive? These aren’t hypothetical questions; I’m legitimately asking.

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Source: Cosmopolitan.com

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