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Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Globally, 1 in 4 adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime¹.

people over the age of 25 face a lifetime risk of stroke¹

new strokes occur worldwide each year²

of all stroke incidents are linked to 10 modifiable risk factors²

Stroke can occur suddenly so seeking emergency care as soon as symptoms are spotted can save lives and enable appropriate treatments that can improve the patient’s chances of a full recovery.

The FAST symptom check

Learn the F.A.S.T signs on how to spot stroke:

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Call emergency services
Note symptom start / last known well time
Keep the person safe and seated
Gather medicines, allergies and medical history
Do not give food, drink or medication unless instructed by emergency professionals

Patient and caregiver resources

A practical guide to warning signs, emergency action, hospital care, treatment options and recovery.

Patient Guide: World Stroke Day 2026 (open in new window)

A practical guide to warning signs, emergency action, hospital care, treatment options and recovery.

A practical guide for caregivers supporting someone during a stroke emergency and through recovery.

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A practical guide for caregivers supporting someone during a stroke emergency and through recovery.

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1. About Stroke. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke

2. Impact of Stroke. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke-day-campaign/about-stroke/impact-of-stroke/

3. Prevent Stroke, Stroke & Hypertension. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke-day-campaign/prevent-stroke/stroke-and-hypertension/

4. Types of Stroke. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke-day-campaign/about-stroke/types-of-stroke/

5. Stroke and Diet (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke-day-campaign/prevent-stroke/stroke-and-diet/

6. Stroke and Exercise (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke-day-campaign/prevent-stroke/stroke-and-exercise/

7. Stroke and Smoking (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke-day-campaign/prevent-stroke/stroke-and-alcohol/

8. Stroke and Alcohol (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke-day-campaign/prevent-stroke/stroke-and-alcohol/

9. Stroke and High Cholesterol (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke-day-campaign/prevent-stroke/stroke-and-high-cholesterol/

10. Rehani B, Ammanuel SG, Zhang Y, et al. A new era of extended time window acute stroke interventions guided by imaging. Neurohospitalist. 2020;10(1):29-37. doi:10.1177/1941874419870701. PMID: 31839862. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6900647/

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