Stroke Statistics
This type of stroke is the most common
Ischemic
About 85%
This state is known as the Badger State
Wisconsin
Have a gradual onset
The capitol city of Spain
Madrid
This risk factor is a leading cause of stroke
high blood pressure
Stroke is more common in this gender
Females
1:5 vs 1:7
This state is known as the Sunshine State
Florida
Dizziness and loss of balance
This is the longest river on Earth
Amazon
People with this heart condition are more at risk for stroke
Atrial Fibrillation
This percentage of strokes are preventable
80%
This state is known as the Great Lakes State
Michigian
Trouble seeing
True
Smoking increases someone's risk of stroke by this much
Someone in the US has a stroke this often
every 40 seconds
This state is known as the Hawkeye State
Iowa
If someone is experiences symptom(s), go lay down and rest
False
This animal is responsible for the most human deaths
Mosquito
This risk factor causes sugars to build up in the body (and prevents oxygen and nutrients from getting to various part of your body, including your brain)
Diabetes
Stroke is the leading cause of this
long term disability
This state is known as the Golden State
California
The acronym BE FAST stands for
Balance
Eyes
Face
Arms
Speech
Terrible Headache
Most elephants weigh less than the tongue of this animal
Blue whale
After this age, risk of stroke more than doubles every decade
55