Screenshot courtesy of USA Today | Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S. Illustration. Janet Loehrke/USA Today
May is Stroke Awareness Month. Graphics explain the warning signs.
In the U.S., there are more than 795,000 stroke victims a year, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That means someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. But did you know about 80% of strokes can be prevented?
The good news is that today’s stroke-related death rates are far lower than they were in the past. Effective treatments can aid in reducing the risk of disabilities from strokes. Here are some facts:
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