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Health Conditions
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Stroke
Who has it?
As mentioned previously, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Stroke can occur in both women and men and in all ethnic groups although certain groups are at higher risk for dying from strokes (see "What are the risk factors?"). Strokes mainly occur in adults; children are rarely afflicted.
In 2006, the American Stroke Association estimated that in the United States nearly 157,00 people die from a stroke each year, and that cumulatively 4.6 million people survived a stroke. It is estimated that 700,000 people per year have a new or recurrent stroke. One of the major impacts of stroke is the resultant disability -- up to 50% of stroke victims experience some form of physical or mental disability after their stroke.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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Who has it?
