Toward a modern delivery of stroke care in emerging economies.

Noncommunicable diseases are now a major source of mortality and disability in the developing world. Stroke incidence and prevalence is on the rise and is of particular interest because of its elevated mortality and morbidity. Developing countries bear the brunt of this disease, which hampers efforts to achieve economic and societal growth. Effective strategies to control this disease should focus on prevention without neglecting acute therapies.