May is Stroke Awareness Month

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May 1, 2018 12 Comments 2 Photos

Nationally we recognize Stroke Awareness for the month of May; however, approximately 795,000 people annually will not only be aware but will become affected by a stroke. For them it is now a January through December awareness. Statistically, they say that 80% of all strokes could be preventable.

National Stroke Awareness Month

  • May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Learn how to get involved at stroke.org/NSAM. There you’ll find tools, resources, and free downloads to get started. #StrokeMonth
  • With a stroke happening, on average, every 40 seconds to someone in the U.S., chances are you know someone impacted by it. Honor them during National Stroke Awareness Month and check out this tool to help you decide how to take action: http://bit.ly/2p5h9de #StrokeMonth

 


 

Young Stroke

  • Think stroke can’t happen to you because you’re young? Think again.
    There was a spike of 44% in the number of young Americans (under the age of 45) hospitalized due to stroke over the last decade. To learn more, watch this video: stroke.org/NSAM
  • 15% of ischemic strokes occur in young adults and adolescents. Young stroke survivors face unique challenges. To learn more, watch this video: stroke.org/NSAM #StrokeMonth

 


 

FAST/Stroke Symptoms

  • 73% of young Americans are not familiar with stroke symptoms and the need for urgent medical attention. Check this out so you can act FAST and help save a life: http://bit.ly/1Ep3i5w #StrokeMonth
  • A stroke happens every 40 seconds. Act FAST to reduce recovery time. #StrokeMonth http://bit.ly/1Ep3i5w
  • Nearly 800,000 people will experience a stroke this year. Would you know if you or someone you know was having a stroke? Recognizing and responding quickly to stroke symptoms can save lives. Learn how to act FAST at stroke.org/symp. #StrokeMonth

 

 


 

Prevention/Risk Factors

  • There are controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for stroke. Do you know what they are? Visit stroke.org/prevent to learn more. #StrokeMonth
  • A stroke can happen to anyone at any age, but up to 80% of preventable strokes can be stopped by reducing personal risk. Take control. Learn more at stroke.org/prevent. #StrokeMonth
  • High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for stroke. Nearly 67 million people in the U.S. have it, but almost a third are unaware of their condition.
    Learn how to control your blood pressure at http://bit.ly/2ox2DNP. #StrokeMonth

 



 

Comeback Trail

  • Comeback Trail represents the journey of recovery for the stroke community, dedicated to raising stroke awareness and celebrating survivorship. Learn more and join today! comebacktrail.org
  • Want to get active and be inspired by stroke survivors? Sign up for your nearest Comeback Trail event today! comebacktrail.org

 


 

Advocate

  • Make a difference in stroke advocacy on the legislative level—join the Stroke Advocacy Network and lend your voice to an important cause. http://bit.ly/2p5xTBh #StrokeMonth

 


 

Stroke Stories

  • Meet the Faces of Stroke℠, a community of stroke champions who have chosen to help raise awareness by sharing their personal stories and photos with the world. stroke.org/faces #StrokeMonth

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