Recognizing May 2024 as American Stroke Month in the City of Philadelphia.

Recognizing May 2024 as American Stroke Month in the City of Philadelphia. WHEREAS, Strokes can occur in any person at any life stage, while globally, about 1 in 4 adults over the age of 25 will experience a stroke in their lifetime; and WHEREAS, Because stroke is largely treatable when 911 is called as soon as symptoms are recognized, it is important that we learn the F.A.S.T. warning signs: Face Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty, and Time to Call 911; and WHEREAS, Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death, a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S., and the fourth-leading cause of death here in Philadelphia, despite being largely preventable, treatable and beatable; and each year, about 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke; and WHEREAS, While it is true that some people, like stroke survivors and people with unmanaged AFib or high blood pressure, are at higher risk for stroke, any person can have a stroke at any time; and WHEREAS, When a stroke occurs, recognizing the warning signs and immediately calling 911 could make the difference between survival and a strong recovery, or long-term disability and death; and WHEREAS, High blood pressure, which impacts 34% of adult Philadelphians, is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for stroke and heart disease, underscoring the importance of knowing your numbers and working with health care providers to control levels and otherwise manage risks; and WHEREAS, Likewise, having had a stroke puts…