Stroke facts
Ÿ Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 133,000 people each year.
Ÿ An estimated 7 million stroke survivors over age 20 live in the U.S.
Ÿ Approximately 795,000 strokes will occur this year.
Ÿ Approximately 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year.
Ÿ Women are twice as likely to die from stroke than breast cancer.
Ÿ Stroke risk factors include: being 55 or older; being male; having diabetes; being black; having a family history of stroke; having high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease.
Ÿ Quit smoking and reduce alcohol consumption to reduce your risk of stroke.
Source: National Stroke Association
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