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Stroke Awareness

What You Should Know About Stroke.

Stroke is a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STROKE

Sudden issues with the ability to speak or comprehend speech
Sudden change of vision - blackened, blurred, double vision in one or both eyes.
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg especially on one side of the body.
Sudden severe or presistent headache.
Sudden loss of balance or coordination.
Sudden droopiness in the mouth while trying to simle

Do know Stroke is a preventable disease?

Yes, It is!

Stroke is a preventable condition. That's why Stroke Care International is here to educate you on the appropriate measures to follow.

Stroke is a preventable disease. stroke can be managed, prevented and treated. It is important to know more about the 5th leading cause of death in Africa. Stroke is a condtion caused by a lack of oxygen in the brain. with proper treatment, exercise, diet and awareness, stroke is very much preventable.

Stroke affects both the young and the old ?

Yes, it does!

Stroke affects both the young and the old. It is a condition that affects all and every class of humans, both the young and the old, rich and poor. However, with the right lifestyle, stroke can be prevented, managed and treated.

Join Us Let's Fight Stroke Together

If enough awareness is created, we can beat the number of stroke cases per year. Stroke is preventable, if enough awareness can be created on the dangers, treatment and prevention of stroke, we can win the fight against stroke.

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