About 200,000 people each year suffer a stroke. Still dies every third person concerned. He is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in adults. First and foremost, although the disease affects older people, but it is not age specific. Every year, 200-300 children a stroke. Triggered
a stroke if the blood vessels are clogged, "burst" or. The result is a sudden lack of oxygen, which affects the brain functions and thus the control of the body strong. Often there is impaired consciousness, hemiplegia, and deficits of speech or vision. Hereditary predisposition, high blood pressure, diabetes and increase in women taking the pill the risk further.
A stroke can be prevented, therefore one should pay attention to alarming information. Should it come to an emergency situation that is fast Action required. Every minute counts in order to reduce secondary damage. On the day of stroke Foundation aims to educate German Stroke about the issue and raise awareness of warning signs.
Source: AOK Bundesverband
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