Higher risk, lower knowledgeFrom the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat. What are the five warning signs of a stroke? These symptoms are good to know, especially if you’re in a group that is more likely to have a stroke. But researchers say people in some groups at higher risk have low knowledge. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jing Fang examined national survey data: "Black, Hispanic, lower education, lower income, those with previous stroke, had less awareness of stroke symptoms." (9 seconds) The five warning signs: - Sudden weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side
- Sudden vision disturbance in one or both eyes
- Sudden confusion or difficulty speaking
- Sudden dizziness or loss of coordination
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
The study was for presentation at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2009. Learn more at hhs.gov. HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I’m Ira Dreyfuss. Last revised: February, 23 2009 |