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Each year there are more than 50,000 strokes in Bulgaria

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Bulgaria remains high in the European ranking in terms of stroke mortality. According to data of the European Stroke Organization, each year there are more than 50,000 strokes in this country.

 Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Bulgaria. More than 150,000 Bulgarians, who smoke, have high blood pressure, suffer from diabetes or obesity are at risk for a stroke.




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