Gujarat is witnessing an increase in the number of paralysis and stroke cases, with an average of 35 individuals affected daily.
Over the past few years, there has been a notable increase in these cases, with a staggering 8,300 reported in the last eight months. Ahmedabad has emerged as the city with the highest number of cases, accounting for 2,317 of these incidents, according to 108 EMRI emergency services.
Traditionally, strokes were primarily associated with older people, but this scenario is rapidly changing. An increasing number of young individuals are now falling victim to paralysis and stroke, raising concerns among healthcare professionals and families alike.
Data from the previous year indicates that between January and August, there were 7,911 cases reported in Gujarat. In stark contrast, the current year has seen this figure rise to 8,380 during the same period in 2024.
In Ahmedabad on an average, at least 10 people experience paralysis or stroke every day.
Factors contributing to this surge include obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure, and hypertension, according to experts.