In Wales, more than 7,000 people have a stroke each year and it is one of the leading causes of severe adult disability. There are over 65,100 people in Wales and 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke.
The campaign, led by the Stroke Association, will raise awareness of the number of strokes caused by high blood pressure, Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs), also known as mini-strokes.
By taking action on three of the biggest stroke risk factors, the number of strokes across Wales could be reduced by up to 50%. The campaign asks people to do three simple things:
· Get their blood pressure checked once a year.
· Check their pulse for any irregularity.
· Seek medical attention immediately should they experience any stroke symptoms such as facial weakness, arm weakness or slurred speech.
They have created a number of items that they hope you will be able to utilise to help us spread the word.
https://www.stroke.org.uk/news/wales-campaign-aims-lower-nations-risk-stroke
If you'd like to request any further information, do not hesitate to contact us on 029 2052 4400 or emailinfo.cymru@stroke.org.uk
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