Stroke Prevention

“1 in 6 people worldwide will have a stroke in their lifetime”

Stroke Statistics

  • Each year, ~795000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke.
  • On average, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke.
  • 87% of strokes are ischemic and 13% are hemorrhagic.
  • Women have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men.