# World Stroke Day: 90% of cases are preventable 30 October 2026 at 20:02 > The Spanish Society of Neurology warns that stroke remains a leading global killer, with 90,000 new cases reported in Spain every year. **World Stroke Day** is observed on 29 October, with the **Spanish Society of Neurology** highlighting that stroke remains the second leading cause of death globally. Each year, 12 million new cases occur, resulting in over 7 million deaths across the world. In **Spain**, 90,000 new cases are reported annually, causing 23,000 deaths. One in four Spaniards will suffer a stroke, yet only 50% can identify symptoms like sudden limb weakness, speech difficulty, vision loss, or intense headaches for urgent treatment. While mortality has fallen by 60% in **Western Europe**, cases have risen 70% in 30 years. The **SEN** estimates 90% of strokes are preventable by managing risks such as high blood pressure, smoking, and obesity to protect the two million neurons lost per minute. #WorldStrokeDay #StrokePrevention #Neurology #HealthAwareness [#PublicHealth]() ## Related news ## [Spain expands breast cancer screening to age 74]() 23 October 2026 at 16:40 ## [Spain tracks shamonda virus after French death]() 23 October 2026 at 14:01 ## [Spain on alert as shamonda virus spreads in cattle]() 22 October 2026 at 19:32 ## [Chronic health issues rise in Spain, survey shows]() 20 October 2026 at 15:27 ## [Sol Metro station reopens after cleaning closure]() 18 October 2026 at 08:35