croi stroke awareness campaign


Stroke is the second leading cause of disability, after dementia. Disability may include loss of vision and / or speech, paralysis and confusion. Globally, stroke is the second leading cause of death above the age of 60 years, and the fifth leading cause of death in people aged 15 to 59 years old.

Stroke is less common in people under 40 years, although it does happen. In young people the most common causes are high blood pressure or sickle cell disease. In many developed countries the incidence of stroke is declining even though the actual number of strokes is increasing because of the ageing population. In the developing world, however, the incidence of stroke is increasing. In China, 1.3 million people have a stroke each year and 75% live with varying degrees of disability as a result of stroke. The predictions for the next two decades suggest a tripling in stroke mortality in Latin America, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.

What happens in a stroke?

A stroke happens when the blood supply to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. The loss of blood to the brain means a loss of oxygen and the brains cells become injured and die. A stroke can kill or leave you with a permanent disability.

What is a TIA?


What is a stroke?



The warning signs of stroke are:

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arms, or legs Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding others Sudden loss of vision in half the visual field Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

The above information is gathered from the World Heart Federation





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