Strokes Are Becoming More Common in Young Americans

Strokes Are Becoming More , Common in Young Americans.
Strokes Are Becoming More , Common in Young Americans.
NPR reports that in the United States, more and more young people are having strokes.
NPR reports that in the United States, more and more young people are having strokes.
Per the American Heart Association, in the
last 30 years, the occurrence of strokes in adults under 49 years old has been on the rise in the Midwestern and Southern United States.
Per the American Heart Association, in the
last 30 years, the occurrence of strokes in adults under 49 years old has been on the rise in the Midwestern and Southern United States.
Officials with the Cleveland Clinic say to remember the symptoms of a stroke with the
acronym BE FAST, and you could save a life:.
Balance: Sudden loss of coordination.
Eyes: Note vision loss in one eye or both.
Eyes: Note vision loss in one eye or both.
Face: Look out for drooping
on one side of the face.
Face: Look out for drooping
on one side of the face.
Arms: Sudden weakness in appendages.
Arms: Sudden weakness in appendages.
Speech: Note difficulty
talking or understanding.
Time: Call 911 if you notice anyone experiencing these symptoms. .
Time: Call 911 if you notice anyone experiencing these symptoms. .
Experts say keep yourself familiar with this acronym, as you should "never assume
you're exempt from having a stroke.".
Experts say keep yourself familiar with this acronym, as you should "never assume
you're exempt from having a stroke."