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American Stroke Association

World Stroke Day is October 29

Along with others around the world, we’re raising awareness of stroke symptoms and emphasize the critical importance of calling 911 immediately when these symptoms are recognized.
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Join us for World Stroke Day and commit to learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs. You just might save a life from stroke.

  • Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age.
  • Globally about one in four adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime.
  • Most adults in the U.S. don’t know the F.A.S.T. warning signs of a stroke.
  • Stroke is largely treatable if you call 911 as soon as you recognize the symptoms.

Stroke is an emergency. Call 911 if these signs are present.

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