May Is Stroke Awareness Month

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Stroke Awareness Month in May highlights the importance of education around stroke prevention, warning signs, and treatment.

In the United States, someone experiences a stroke every 40 seconds, totaling about 795,000 cases each year. Most are first-time strokes, but a significant number are repeat events.

Stroke is also a leading cause of death, responsible for about one in every 20 deaths, emphasizing the need for awareness and prevention efforts.