Canada Stroke Awareness Month - Day 2 - Stroke Facts:

Strokes are a serious health risk for millions of people every year. The number of people affected is astonishing. There are things you can do to help prevent strokes, which revolves around a healthy style of living and being active. Below are some staggering facts about strokes around the globe.

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United States:

• Yearly Deaths - 130,000
• Number of Strokes - 795,000 / year
• Blood Clot Factors - 87% of strokes
• Strokes - Leading cause of long term disability

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United Kingdom:

• Yearly Deaths (2010) - 50,000 / 4th leading cause
• Stroke Survivors - 1.2 Million
• Number of Strokes - 152,000 / year
• 25% of all Strokes - 65 years and younger
• Strokes in Children - 400 Children (0-18) / year

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Canada:

• Number of Deaths - 14,000 / year
• Fact - Leading cause of death in Canada
• Number of Strokes - 50,000 / year
• Children - 200-300 are affected yearly
• Affected People - 315,000
• Gender Prodominent - Females
• Types - 80% (Ischemic), 20% (Hemorrhagic)

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Australia:

• Number of Deaths - 2nd Biggest Killer
• Fact - 1/6 People suffer from a stroke in their lifetime
• Number of Strokes - 50,000 / year
• 30% of all Strokes - 65 years and younger
• Affected People - 420,000 (709,000 est. in 2032)
• Strokes - Leading cause of long term disabilities

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Sources of Data:

UK:
http://www.stroke.org.uk/news/stroke-facts-and-statistics-your-area

US:
http://www.cdc.gov/stroke/facts.htm

CAN: http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.3483991/k.34A8/Statistics.htm#stroke

AUS:
http://strokefoundation.com.au/health-professionals/tools-and-resources/facts-and-figures-about-stroke/

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In Conclusion:

Those are just some examples of stroke statistics around the globe. Most people know someone who's had a stroke, but rarely do they become involved and find out if they too are susceptible to this silent killer. There IS hope!!! The key is to stay healthy through; eating, substance prevention, exercise, regular check-ups and much more. We have the ability to help prevent a stroke, now is a good time to start 

Sincerely,
Martin R. Lemieux

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