National Stroke Awareness Month is an annual event held within the United States. The aim of National Stroke Awareness Month is to make Americans aware that they may be able to 'Save A Life' of a person experiencing a stroke.

When it comes to stroke, every second counts! Nearly 2 million brain cells die each minute a stroke remains untreated.

Rapid access to medical treatment often times make the difference between full recovery and permanent disability.

Know the signs of a stroke and act F.A.S.T. (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, Time to call 911 if someone is having a stroke.

The Facts:

• Stroke can happen to anyone at any age.
• 80% of all strokes are preventable.
• Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of severe disability.
• On average, one person dies from stroke every 4 minutes.
• More than 795,000 people have a stroke each year in the U.S.
• Stroke kills almost 130,000 of the 800,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular disease each year—that’s 1 out of every 19 deaths from all causes.

http://www.whathealth.com/awareness/event/stroke.html