Ipsen - Investing in the future health of stroke survivors, healthcare systems and society

Globally, stroke is the 2nd leading cause of death, and the 3rd leading cause of death and disability combined. While risk of stroke increases with age, the prevalence of stroke among adults over the age of twenty-five is staggering, with 1 in 4 expected to experience a stroke at some point in their lifetime. This year alone, that means an estimated 13.7 million people worldwide will have their first stroke, out of which 8.2 million will survive. ​ ​ Over the last 10 years a great deal has been achieved to improve acute care in the minutes, hours, and days after a stroke, and as a result stroke survival rates have dramatically improved. While this reflects incredible progress in the way we treat stroke at its acute phase, surviving a stroke is only the first step in what for many is a long journey of recovery. Many stroke survivors go on to live with a range of often debilitating consequences such as paralysis, fatigue, and muscle stiffness, known as spasticity, a condition which can affect more than 25% of stroke survivors.​ ​ The care that patients receive following a stroke is critical in the prevention of stroke recurrence, as well as in maintaining and optimising a stroke survivor’s quality of life. Find out more: www.ipsen.com/neuroscience/improving-post-stroke-care-for-survivors-across-the-globe/ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ TBD Media is an international purpose driven media group that helps companies, organisations and governments tell their brand stories in a direct and human way. Combining over 30 years of experience in marketing, content creation, video production and publishing, our senior team have been providing thought-provoking content since 2015. Learn more about our projects and campaigns on: https://www.tbdmediagroup.com/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: @TBDMedia Twitter: @TBD_Media LinkedIn: TBD Media Group Instagram: @tbdmediagroup