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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.

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Prevention Matters

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64% higher stroke risk in people with 
obesity vs. healthy weight

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80% of heart disease and stroke is 
preventable through lifestyle changes

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After quitting smoking, stroke risk 
returns to near-normal within 5 years

Major Types

13% of strokes are hemorrhagic

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Chart indicating 13% hemorrhagic vs 87% ischemic strokes

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87% of strokes are ischemic

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Prevalence

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An infographic that says By 2050, stroke will affect twice as many Americans as it does today

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infographic that says 1 in 4 will suffer a stroke at some point in their life

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An infographic that says 800,000 - The number of strokes in the U.S. each year

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An infographic that says Stroke is now the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S.

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Gender

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Women account for 57% of all 
stroke deaths 

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

1 in 5

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

Ethnicity

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Infographic that says Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in Hispanic women and 4th for Hispanic men

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Age

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Infogram showing an 8% increase in stroke death rates among adults afed 25 to 34 between 2013 and 2023

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Stroke reduces mobility

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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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