MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that acute ischemic stroke could place a substantial financial strain on the Philippines, with an unpublished cost analysis putting the economic burden at an estimated ₱416.52 billion over a 15-year period. The figures were cited by two organizations advocating for stronger stroke care in the country, according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer. The analysis also found that managing survivors who require caregiver assistance could cost as much as ₱739,000 per year.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer.