Prevent a leading cause of death
Lauren Robertson
Stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency and it is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of adult disability. About 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year. One American dies from a stroke every 4 minutes, on average.
Tips for Teens
- Lower blood pressure
- Lose weight
- Exercise more
- Drink—in moderation
- Treat diabetes
- Quit smoking
Prevent from getting a stroke:
http://www.strokecenter.org/patients/about-stroke/stroke-statistics/
What are the effects of stroke?
Strokes may cause sudden weakness, loss of sensation, or difficulty with speaking, seeing, or walking. Since different parts of the brain control different areas and functions, it is usually the area immediately surrounding the stroke that is affected. Sometimes people with stroke have a headache, but stroke can also be completely painless.
Myth: There are warning signs to a stroke.
You can have a stroke with no warning signs and no symptoms, other than the stroke itself. “The reason they call it a stroke is because it happens so suddenly. It happens over seconds to minutes,” says Felberg. While some people experience transient ischemic attack (TIA)—often referred to as a “mini stroke”—others are caught completely off-guard.
Inspirational Quote
"Remember how far you've come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be." This quote is from a stroke survivor that always had a positive outlook on every situation.
Statistics
- Strokes caused by blood clots (ischemic strokes) rose 50 percent among males aged 35 to 44 years, and 46 percent among males aged 15 to 34.
- Strokes caused by blood clots rose 51 percent among boys aged 5 to 14.
- In 1996, 3.1 per 10,000 hospitalizations for boys were for ischemic stroke, compared to 4.7 in 2008.
- Among females aged 35 to 44, strokes caused by blood clots rose 29 percent, and 23 percent among females aged 15 to 34.
- For girls aged 5 to 14, strokes caused by blood clots increased by just under 3 percent.
Upcoming Events
February 11- 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
Humane Society Club - Bracelet Fundraiser
February 13
Mu Alpha Theta School Supplies Drive
February 12
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Spanish Honor Society Introduction
February 12
Additional Help
http://tobaccopreventionandcontrol.ncdhhs.gov/youth/index.htm
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/strokes.html
The first website is in the community and the second is to help teens with stroke.