#Millenials, We're NOT Immune, but would you even know if it happened? #StrokeMonth

Facts about Strokes:

• Someone in the U.S. has a stroke about once every 40 seconds.
• Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death overall, killing more than 129,000 people a year. 
• Stroke is the No. 3 cause of death for women and No. 5 cause of death for men.
• Stroke is the No. 1 preventable cause of disability.
• About 795,000 people have a stroke every year.
• An estimated 6.8 million Americans 20 and older have had a stroke.

Beyond F.A.S.T. – Other Symptoms You Should Know

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the leg, arm or face

• Sudden confusion or trouble understanding
   
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
   
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
   
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Download the F.A.S.T. app for your smartphone at www.StrokeAssociation.org/warningsigns.

When you recognize a stroke and immediately call 9-1-1, the person has a greater chance of getting to an appropriate hospital quickly and being assessed for treatment options like a clot-busting drug and other medical devices. But many people do not know the warning signs of a stroke – information that may save a life.


This is one Millenial who's not gonna say
I Sorry Con Ehcuse Meh- 
when it comes to strokes.


This post is a PSA on behalf of Bloggin' Mamas & the Ad Council, The American Heart Association, The American Stroke Association.