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“Stroke Deaths Last Year Below 2,000 for First Time In Years.”. By: Michelle Hennessy. Summary. 9% fall in deaths - Four years CSO – number of deaths fell by 188 Central Statistics Office Irish Heart Foundation ‘Red Alert’ Higher death rate for women 53% more women. F.A.S.T.
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“Stroke Deaths Last Year Below 2,000 for First Time In Years.” By: Michelle Hennessy
Summary • 9% fall in deaths - Four years • CSO – number of deaths fell by 188 • Central Statistics Office • Irish Heart Foundation • ‘Red Alert’ • Higher death rate for women • 53% more women
F.A.S.T • Awareness of F.A.S.T • F • Face • Has their face fallen on one side? • A • Arms • Can they raise both arms and keep them there? • S • Speech • Is there speech slurred? • T • Time • Time to call 999 if you see any one of these signs