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MCC Daily Tribune

World Stroke Day

The World Stroke Organization (WSO) states that one in four adults will experience a stroke in their lifetime, and this is why the official World Stroke Day on October 29 aims to raise awareness about the ailment worldwide. In simple words, a stroke happens when the blood supply to your brain is cut off, resulting in temporary or permanent damage to your brain cells. A person can recover from a stroke, but those who do not recover either suffer from one disability or more or, in the worst case scenario, they die. World Stroke Day reinforces the idea of stroke being preventable. One of the best things we can do to reduce our chances of getting a stroke is becoming physically active. Exercising regularly and eating or drinking right will help us not to be part of the one-in-four statistic. Stroke is the number one cause of disabilities, and it is also the second-highest reason behind people dying from a disease.

 

HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD STROKE DAY

  1. Focus on leading a healthy life

    10 years back, one in six people suffered from a stroke. This statistic has been reduced to one in four in 2021. The risk has increased, so you need to become proactive in saving your own life starting now. Cut down on alcohol and smoking, eat and drink healthily, and exercise on the regular.

  2. Get regular checkups

    While you may be doing all the right things, it is still good practice to get regularly checked on by your physician. Have your cholesterol and blood pressure levels checked, or monitor them yourself. There’s nothing better than catching a problem early on and getting preventative treatment.

  3. Educate your loved ones

    Inform your family and friends about the importance of taking care of themselves against strokes. Educate everyone on what should be done when they think someone is having a stroke. Learn the acronym FAST: “F = Facial Weakness; A = Arm Weakness; S = Speech difficulty; T = Time loss is brain loss”. Call 911 when these symptoms are present. Don’t wait!

 

5 FACTS ABOUT STROKES THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

  1. Long-term disability in stroke sufferers

    Half the people who have suffered from a stroke at the age of 65 or above will have to live with a long-term disability for the rest of their lives.

  2. Obesity increase causes stroke statistics to climb

    The worldwide increase in obesity has led to a 12% increase in stroke incidents in 15 years.

  3. Increased recovery rate

    With increased awareness and improved treatment, many patients are treated earlier and thus have a greater chance of recovery than previously.

  4. Blood thinners as treatment

    Treatments with blood thinners minimize brain damage in stroke patients.

  5. Onlookers are more responsible

    Around 66% of the time, an onlooker will get a treatment plan started for a patient suffering from a stroke.

 

 

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
10/29/2021