Strokes Are The Leading Cause Of Disability In Adults
Strokes are the leading cause of disability in adults. A stroke is caused by an interference of the blood flow to the brain and can occur in different ways: 1) an artery bursts in the brain, called a hemorrhagic stroke or 2) blockage of a clot decreasing the blood supply to the brain, called an ischemic stroke (WHF, 2015). Therefore, this occurrence cuts off the supply for oxygen and nutrients to the brain that can damage the brain tissue. Several factors can contribute to the cause of the stroke. Anyone, anywhere, and at any time can suffer from a stroke.
Since women have more contributing factors, they have more strokes than men. Many women are unable to identify some of the early indications of an imminent stroke because they are unaware
of the risks. More women are being hospitalized for strokes every day. Since strokes often emerge unexpectedly, they can range from mild to severe deficits. So it’s imperative that women become more aware of the prevalence, factors, signs and symptoms, and prevention of a stroke to decrease the risk.
Since women have more contributing factors, they have more strokes than men. Many women are unable to identify some of the early indications of an imminent stroke because they are unaware
of the risks. More women are being hospitalized for strokes every day. Since strokes often emerge unexpectedly, they can range from mild to severe deficits. So it’s imperative that women become more aware of the prevalence, factors, signs and symptoms, and prevention of a stroke to decrease the risk.