Stroke deaths call for more research, staff

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A shortage of neurologists has slowed down the early detection of stroke in Kenya. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

Data shows that stroke is a leading killer in Kenya and continues to send more people to early graves due to late detection.

While the number of young people affected is also increasing, the condition remains more common among the elderly. This is largely due to the high prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes.

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