Wednesday, October 29, 2014

World Stroke Day, Oct. 29th

"October 29 is World Stroke Day.  Increase your awareness of the signs and symptoms of a stroke.  You could save a life, including your own!
Stroke is the second-leading cause of death for people aged 60 years or older worldwide.1 Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death and is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States.2 Women have a higher lifetime risk for stroke than men because they live longer, on average. Women also are more likely to die from a stroke..."

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