It kills 160,000 people every year and leaves another 590,000 stroke survivors in its wake. There are over four million stroke survivors living today and two-thirds of them have moderate to severe disabilities. African American women have the highest stroke risk of any ethnic population. Women account for about 43 percent of the strokes that occur each year. But, they account for 61 percent of stroke deaths.
Women significantly outnumber men as care givers to stroke survivors.
The fact is women are touched by all aspects of stroke. Regardless of age, women can start now to prevent a stroke later. The medical information presented on this web site is meant for general educational purposes only. Persons should consult qualified physicians regarding specific medical concerns or treatment.