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STROKE AWARENESS MONTH: CAUSES, SIGNS AND PREVENTION

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Every year, nearly 800,000 people suffer from a stroke, and more than 130,000 die from them. 1 In Europe it is also a leading cause of death affecting more than 430 000 people annually.2

One in every six people in Europe will, according to published statistics, suffer from a stroke. It is the second most common cause of death after heart disease and the leading cause of long-term

disability. Each year around 150,000 people die from strokes in the EU – more than 400 people every day. More than one million survivors live with the consequences of their stroke, such as paralysis, communication difficulties, and problems with thinking, memory, or emotions.

Read more here: https://medicalvision.de/en/blog/more/stroke-awareness-month-causes-signs-and-prevention