Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in adults, and the fifth leading cause of death in America. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. will experience a stroke, and nearly 800,000 Americans will have a stroke this year alone.
Below are 10 common health factors that attribute to having a stroke and how to reduce your risk of experiencing one:
- Hypertension
Linked to 48% of stroke-related incidents
Hypertension is the single most modifiable risk factor. Make sure to have your blood pressure regularly checked!
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Suffering from a stroke can be a scary and challenging experience, causing brain damage that may lead to communication difficulties with language, speech, voice, cognition and even swallowing.
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A communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. A communication disorder may be evident in the processes of hearing, language, and/or speech. A communication disorder may range in severity from mild to profound.
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Stuttering
A communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. A communication disorder may be evident in the processes of hearing, language, and/or speech. A communication disorder may range in severity from mild to profound.
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Language,
Communication,
Stroke,
Hearing Loss,
Stuttering
A group of women sit together at the Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center in Cleveland while their loved ones complete their weekly stroke support group session.
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Support,
Stroke,
Caregiving,
Brain Injury
