New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- On World Stroke Day, medical experts have issued fresh warnings about the rising incidence of strokes in India, particularly among younger adults, and emphasised the critical importance of early diagnosis, advanced imaging and AI-enabled treatment pathways.

Dr. Anup Kumar Thacker, Director of Neurology at Medanta Hospital, cited global and national statistics highlighting the magnitude of the problem.

Dr Thacker said, "More than 12.2 million new cases of stroke occur worldwide each year. One stroke occurs every 40 seconds, and one stroke death every 4 minutes. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the fifth leading cause of disability in India. The incidence of stroke is rising in young people less than 4...