During this time, many people think that stroke only attacks people who have entered old age. In fact, stroke can also attack young people. Over the past 30 years, the incidence of stroke among young people has steadily increased, according to data compiled by the American Heart Association.
According to the American Heart Association, the average person dies from a stroke every 3 minutes and 30 seconds in 2016. Stroke risk factors, such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, are becoming more common in younger and middle-aged people.
Stroke occurs because the brain is no longer getting oxygen supply, where blood flow has been cut off due to leaky blood vessels or blocked blood vessels. Here are the early symptoms of a stroke:
You can identify it through the F.A.S.T method which stands for:
- F (face drooping): try to smile and see if there is a sign of decline on one side of the face.
- A (arms weakness): try to raise your hand and see if one hand can’t be lifted.
- S (speech difficulty): try to say simple sentences and see if your speech is unclear or strange.
- T (time to call or immediately contact a local medical officer): see a doctor immediately if you experience the signs of a stroke above.