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Hot spell raises risk of strokes
The recent hot weather has increased the risk of stroke, especially among older people, as many hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have seen more patients admitted for heart problems.
Domestic and international scientists and medical experts discussed new solutions in treating cardiovascular disease and stroke - the two leading causes of death in the world - at a symposium on December 5.