{"id":761,"date":"2020-01-05T23:43:20","date_gmt":"2020-01-05T22:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?p=761"},"modified":"2024-02-18T13:39:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T12:39:37","slug":"stroke-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/stroke-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"41 Shocking Stroke Statistics to Be Mindful of in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stroke kills millions of people worldwide. In fact, recent <\/span>stroke statistics<\/span> show that together with heart disease, this condition is responsible for more deaths than infections and road accidents combined. An equally upsetting fact is that those lucky enough to survive still face a lifetime of recovery and possible severe disability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it important to have all the info on strokes? This is a medical condition where a fast response can save lives. Knowing how to react and how to care for <\/span>stroke victims<\/span> is impossible if you don\u2019t have all the stats and facts first.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Top 10 <\/b>Stroke Statistics<\/b> You Shouldn\u2019t Forget <\/b><\/h2>\n
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  • 15 million people across the world have a stroke every year.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Stroke is the second leading cause of death across the world. <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Over 795,000 people in the US have a stroke every year.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 140,000 Americans die from a stroke every year.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • High blood pressure is the most common cause of strokes and the easiest to modify.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Almost three-quarters of all strokes affect people over 65.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Left-sided strokes are more common than right-sided strokes.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Strokes cost the US a total of $43 billion annually.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 80% of strokes are preventable.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 10% of people who have had a stroke make a complete recovery. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Stroke Statistics Worldwide<\/b><\/h2>\n