National Stroke Awareness Month

Posted On May 3, 2023
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National Stroke Awareness Month is observed annually in May to educate the public about stroke and important risk factors to help reduce the occurrence of stroke in the United States.  A stroke, sometimes called a ‘brain attack’, is a medical condition that occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or death.

Important Facts:

  • Stroke can happen to anyone at any age.
  • 80% of all strokes are preventable.
  • Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., and a leading cause of severe disability.
  • On average, one person dies from stroke every 4 minutes.

To learn more, visit:

https://www.stroke.org.uk/get-involved/stroke-awareness-month

https://www.sophe.org/focus-areas/chronic-conditions/may-national-stroke-awareness-month/

https://www.heart.org/en/professional/quality-improvement/get-with-the-guidelines/get-with-the-guidelines-stroke/national-stroke-month-2023

https://www.heart.org/en/professional/quality-improvement/get-with-the-guidelines/get-with-the-guidelines-stroke/national-stroke-month-2023