South Asians warned about stroke dangers

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South Asian people are twice as likely to have a stroke as the general population. Public Health England and the Stroke Association are urging South Asians to Act FAST and spot the signs of a stroke to prevent death or permanent disability.Dr Sreeram Andole is a Divisional Director and Clinical Lead in Stroke Neurosciences Specialist Medicine, and in this interview speaks to the BBC's Talat Farooq Awan about the high numbers of people from South Asia who end up getting a stroke