A combination of ageing population, lifestyle factors and insufficient action on stroke prevention is set to increase the number of strokes by 51% by 2035. In turn, the stroke survivor population will increase by 62% from 1.3 million to 2.1 million, nearly matching the current population of Slovenia.
Anything we can do to prevent the misery that stroke can cause is ultimately good news.
Spring budget 2023: "The workforce retention measures announced today are not enough to address the severe vacancy issues affecting stroke care right now."
"When so many know a stroke survivor, it’s worrying that so few know the signs or what to do if stroke strikes."
Something this simple really does save lives. We encourage all over 40s to get their blood pressure checked in a pharmacy.
Ambulance crisis is affecting stroke patients
"We’re now at a crisis situation where every ambulance service is on the highest level of alert."
Dr Clare Jonas, Research Communications and Engagement Lead at the Stroke Association said:
“This large study provides useful data which will help dispel previous confusion about whether infertility, miscarriage and stillbirth are risk factors for stroke.
“We now know that a link does exist. However, the reason for this link is still unknown and we need more research to understand what
Anna Richardson: When I found out that up to 90% of strokes can been prevented by making healthier lifestyle choices, it certainly gave me the nudge I needed to overhaul my own lifestyle.
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