Medlert's World Stroke Day

Get Help Fast on #WorldStrokeDay 12 EVERY MINUTE 30 people in the world suffer a stroke 10 people in the world die from a stroke EVERY 4 MINUTES 1 person in the US dies of a stroke (that is 131,487 deaths a year) 50% 80% of Americans have at least 1 key risk factor for stroke of strokes are preventable Lower your blood pressure and watch your cholesterol & weight to lower your risk of stroke. Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the US. 3 Common Stroke Symptoms • Facial weakness • Arm weakness • Slurred, garbled, or unusual speech т FACE ARMS SPEECH TIME Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange? Ask the person to smile. Ask the person to raise If you observe any of these signs. #GetHelpFast Does one side of the both arms. face droop? Does one arm drift downward? Only 1 in 3 Americans recognize the major symptoms of stroke and call for help. 3 HOURS Lower risk of death and lasting disability by getting stroke treatment 3 hours or sooner Most people who contact emergency responders, receive stroke treatment 3 hours or sooner GetHelpFast.com S Medlert Fastest Medical Emergency Response SOURCES http://www.worldstrokecampaign.org/ http://www.everydayhealth.com/ http://www.stroke.org/