World Stroke Day 2011
 | Did you know? Saturday, Oct. 29, is World Stroke Day. The American Stroke Association has joined other international organizations to urge people globally to “Act Now” to reduce the threat of stroke. The day’s theme —One in Six: Act Now! —highlights the reality that one of every six people worldwide has a stroke. Stroke is the second-leading cause of death in the world behind heart disease. In the United States, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies of one every three to four minutes. |
Here’s how you can Act Now on World Stroke Day: Take the What’s Your Stroke I.Q. Quiz to increase your awareness about stroke. The quiz tests your knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs, healthy behaviors and what to do if someone suffers a stroke. After completing the six-question quiz, share the link with six special people in your life.
The World Stroke Organization, which sponsors World Stroke Day annually, wants you to Act Now by taking these six challenges to lower stroke risk:
- Know the risk factors for stroke— high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and high blood cholesterol — and keep them in a healthy range.
- Be physically active.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Limit alcohol consumption.
- Avoid cigarette smoke. If you smoke, seek help to stop now.
- Learn to recognize the warning signs of a stroke and how to take action.
Find out other ways you can Act Now by using American Heart Association and American Stroke Association tools and resources:
Act Now! Consumer Resources
Learn your stroke risk
Learn the warning signs of stroke and TIA
Track and control your No. 1 modifiable stroke risk factor: High Blood Pressure
Live a healthy lifestyle
Make a new life resolution
Join or start a stroke support group
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| The power is in your hands to prevent and overcome stroke. Power To End Stroke is the American Heart Association’s education and awareness campaign that embraces and celebrates the culture, energy, creativity and lifestyles of Americans. Join the Power To End Stroke Movement now! |  |
Be an advocate – You’re the Cure
Receive quality care
Save a life and donate
Act Now! Healthcare Professional Resources
American Stroke Association Stroke Library
Take the NIH Stroke Scale online course
Join the Stroke Council
Get With The Guidelines/Target Stroke
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Learn more about World Stroke Day and the World Stroke Organization.
