Stroke Awareness in Canada

Every year about 14,000 people die in Canada from a stroke, and around 300,000 Canadians are currently living with the effects of a stroke, according to stroke statistics from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Be sure you have a healthy heart by making yourself familiar with the risk factors and warning signs of a stroke, and what you can do to prevent one. A good place to start is the Healthy Heart Kit from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The kit outlines each of the main risk factors for stroke - smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, extra weight and diabetes - and gives practical advice on how to reduce your risk. Each section includes a sample form to record your progress and links to further resources.

More on Strokes in Canada
Stroke - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Stroke - It's Your Health - Health Canada
Canadian Health Resources