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SUMMARY:World Stroke Day
DESCRIPTION:\nWorld Stroke Day is observed on October 29 to underscore the serious nature and high rates of stroke, raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of the condition, and ensure better care and support for survivors.\n\n \nWhy is World Stroke Day important\nWorld Stroke Day, on October 29th, seeks to emphasize the serious nature and high rates of stroke. The day is also observed to raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of strokes. According to previous statistics, one in six people was expected to have a stroke during their lifetime.\n \nHow to observe World Stroke Day\nWorkshop to educate and change behavior:\n\nKnow your risk of having a stroke\nAttend an informational discussion on strokes at a local medical facility\nTake action to prevent a stroke by quitting smoking, changing your diet, and reducing hypertension\nLearn the early signs of stroke and how you should respond\nIf you have experienced a stroke, share your survivor story with others\n\n____________________________________________________\n\nTip:\n\nHere are some steps you can take that may help you prevent stroke:\n\nMonitor your blood pressure.\nControl your cholesterol.\nKeep your blood sugar down.\nGet active.\nEat better.\nLose weight if you need to.\nDon’t smoke, period.\nTake medications, such as aspirin, as prescribed.\n\n* Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone, so be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n____________________________________________________\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\nLearn about strokes\nUse #WorldStrokeDay to share on social media\nVisit www.strokeassociation.org for more resources and \n\n \n\nReference Sites\n\nUN and other international NGO\nNon-Profits website for the observance\n\n
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