Stroke is the third leading cause of death in women in the U.K. and kills three times as many women as breast cancer. Yet many women are still not aware of the risks.
Do YOU know what your Blood Pressure is, what the FAST test is or do you have regular blood tests?
If not - why not - get checked out soon and go to your G.P. for regular checks.
One in eight women in the UK wrongly believes that a stroke could never happen to them, according to the findings of a poll published today by The Stroke Association.
Around 30,000 women die from a stroke every year and the condition is the second biggest killer worldwide.
Strokes can hit you out of nowhere and rob you of your speech, your ability to walk, your memory, your independence and your dignity.
Regional Head of Operations in Yorkshire and the Humber at the Stroke Association, said: “It’s extremely worrying that most women don’t even have stroke on their radar. We know that women’s stroke risk significantly increases as they get older, and one in five women will have a stroke in their lifetime.
“This should serve as a wake-up call to women of all ages to be aware and better informed of the steps they can take to reduce their stroke risk. Simple lifestyle changes, such as keeping blood pressure under control, exercising regularly and stopping smoking, could significantly lower women’s likelihood of having a stroke"
Remember those vital regular checks and avoid potential months/years of recovery.
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