Did You Know? | Stroke death rates rising in some states

Did You Know? | Stroke death rates rising in some states

According to this month’s Vital Signs:

• One in 20 adult deaths is due to stroke, but many of these deaths are preventable.
• The decline in stroke deaths has stalled in 3 out of every 4 states [PDF-2MB], and death rates are increasing in some states, particularly in the South.
• States and communities can help reduce stroke deaths by increasing prevention efforts, promoting awareness of F.A.S.T., and supporting strategies of the Coverdell Program.