National Stroke Awareness Month is an annual event held within the United States. The aim of National Stroke Awareness Month is to make Americans aware that they may be able to 'Save a Life' of a person experiencing a stroke.
The event is run by the National Stroke Association who help individuals 'Save a Lfe' by educating them about stroke risk factors, stroke symptoms, and stroke preventative measures.
The National Stroke Awareness Month program places emphasis on making the public aware about Acting FAST. According to the National Stroke Association, a person experiencing a stroke can be treated if people have acted FAST. FAST being an acronym for things to check in a suspected stroke victim:
For more information on stroke, visist the National Stroke Association's website.
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