55.2% of elderly people have little knowledge on stroke

A recent survey showed that five out of every 10 elderly people aged more than 60 are little aware of stroke, despite a growing awareness of the need for good health and lifestyles sweeping Korean society.

Stroke is a sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain.Most strokes are caused by an abrupt blockage of arteries leading to the brain. Other strokes are caused by bleeding into b...