HP Telestroke
Department of Health and Family welfare, HP
Current Version :
14
Category :
OthersUpload date :
2023-08-21 16:55:47
Last Updated :
2023-08-21 16:55:47
Downloads :
271
Platform :
Android
Min. Platform Version :
Nougat 7.1
Stroke has emerged as a second biggest killer of mankind world over and even in India more people die of stroke than infectious diseases like tuberculosis. Age adjusted stroke prevalence in India ranges from 84 to 424 per 100,000 according to various studies and annual incidence ranges from 105–262/100,000. There is no data available from H.P. but it is estimated from national statistics that H.P. should have 15,000 to 20,000 patients of stroke and every year 5000–10,000 new patients suffer stroke. This number is bound to increase with increased life expectancy and aging of population. After a stroke about 50% patients do not survive beyond 6 months and 25% become dependent for life. So not only mortality but morbidity due to stroke is also overwhelming. The app empowers general public with Stroke Awareness and related action in emergency
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