Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. and a leading cause of preventable disability.
Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. On average, every four minutes, an American dies from stroke.
Stroke deaths are higher in the southeastern U.S. in an area known as the “Stroke Belt”
Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death in the United States.
Women are more likely to have a stroke than be diagnosed with breast cancer.
More women than men die of stroke each year in the U.S. because women live longer than men and stroke risk increases with age.
Projections show that by 2030, an additional 3.4 million people 18 and older will have had a stroke, a 20.5 percent increase in prevalence from 2012. To decrease your stroke risk:
stop smoking
eat a heart-healthy diet
exercise
know your family history
talk with your doctor about controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Learn the stroke warning signs F.A.S.T.
Face- is one side of the face drooping?
Arms-is one arm weaker than the other?
Speech-the the person having speech difficulty?
Time- time to call 911 and receive immediate medical treatment.
