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Stroke Facts

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A Stroke Is:

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A stroke occurs when there's an interruption to the brain's blood supply leading to damaged brain cell and injury.

Major Types

13% of strokes are hemorrhagic
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87% of strokes are ischemic

Prevalence

800,000: The number of strokes in the US each year
Every 40 Seconds
85% of stroks have no warning sign
1 in 6 will suffer a strok at some point in their life
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1 in 4 stokes are in people who have had a previous stroke

Gender

55,000 women

About 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year.

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Each year stroke kills 2x as many women as breast cancer.

1 in 5

In the United States 1 in 5 women will have a stroke

60% of stroke deaths occur in women
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40% of stroke deaths occur in men

Ethnicity

Stroke kills twice as many African Americans as Caucausians
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Age

Stroke Incidence
Infographic of the number of young americans hospitalized due to stroke.
Stroke reduces mobility

Who Knew

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IN A RECENT SURVEY
 

93% of respondents recognized that sudden numbness on one side as a symptom of stroke.

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Only 38% were aware of all major symptoms and knew to call 9-1-1 when someone is having a stroke.

Know the Signs of a
Stroke

Every minute matters when seeking treatment for a stroke, so it is vital to know the signs, symptoms and when to request medical assistance. BEFAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time) is a checklist to help quickly identify the most common signs of a stroke.

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