Stroke
Strokes occur when the flow of blood to the brain is
blocked in an artery by a blood clot or other substance, or when an artery ruptures.
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In 2001, the number of people in Wisconsin
who have had a stroke is estimated at 77,000.
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The chance of having a stroke more than doubles for each decade of life after age 55.
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Although stroke is most common among elders, 28% of all people
who have a stroke are
under the age of 65.
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Overall, men have about a 19% greater chance of stroke than women, but women who have a
stroke are almost twice as likely to die from it.
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For reasons not completely understood, African-Americans have one of the highest stroke
rates in the United States.
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In Wisconsin, 3,652 people died from
stroke in 2001, making stroke the third leading
cause of death after heart disease and cancer.
For further information, visit the website of the National
Stroke Association (exit DHS).
Last Revised: July 12, 2010
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