, Nov. 9 -- Nearly 80 percent of strokes are preventable through lifestyle modifications and controlling high blood pressure, quitting smoking, avoiding unhealthy diets and staying physically active, said experts.

The experts said this at the International Stroke Conference 2025 held on Sunday at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), marking a significant milestone in advancing stroke awareness, prevention and treatment.

They urged community-level interventions and called for integrating stroke education into schools, workplaces, and even urban planning.

Speakers said that a new era for acute stroke care and the development of next-generation neurointervention services conference can raise public awareness, enhance prevention and ensure...