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A MINUTE OF HEALTH WITH CDC
Watch Those Signs
Disparities in Adult Awareness of Stroke Warning Signs and Symptoms — 14 States, 2005
May 15, 2008

This program is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC — safer, healthier
people.

Trouble speaking or walking. Sudden vision problems. Confusion. Numbness or
weakness in the face and arms, especially if it’s just on one side of the body. These could
all be symptoms of a stroke. Strokes are the third leading cause of death and the leading
cause of disabilities among adults in the United States. If you or someone you know is
experiencing symptoms of a stroke, seek immediate help. Treatment within 3 hours can
help prevent death or severe and permanent disability, such as paralysis or impaired
mental function. It’s better to be told you were overreacting than to ignore the symptoms
of a serious condition.

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