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Alternative Title:
Know stroke
Corporate Authors:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (U.S.) ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (U.S.) ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) Less -
Description:
Each year in the United States, there are more than 700,000 strokes. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country. And stroke causes more serious long-term disabilities than any other disease. Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65 and the risk of having a stroke more than doubles each decade after the age of 55.

For African Americans, stroke is more common and more deadly — even in young and middle-aged adults — than for any ethnic or other racial group in the United States.

Learning about stroke can help you act in time to save a co-worker, friend, or relative. And making changes in your lifestyle can help you prevent stroke.


Content Notes:
Shipping list no.: 2004-0271-P.
Subject:
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African Americans
Stroke
Stroke/prevention & Control

Series:
NIH publication ; no. 04-5517 ; Know stroke
NIH publication ; no. 04-5517 ; Know stroke Less -
Document Type:
Pamphlet (or booklet)
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
Main Document Checksum:
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