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Mythes and Misconceptions

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• Around 1000 people under 30 have a stroke each year in the UK.
• Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the UK. It is also the single most common cause of severe disability. More than 250,000 people live with disabilities caused by stroke.
• A survey carried out by Millward Brown for NI Chest Heart and Stroke found that only 13% of people were aware that a high salt diet contributed towards the risk factors for the condition, while only 8% thought that physical inactivity could cause it. Eighty four people out of 100 did not think that a diet high in fat was a risk.
• When it comes to recognising a stroke, the findings are equally shocking. Only 6% of people regard severe headache as a warning sign, while only 4% would see the failure to understand the spoken or written word as an indication that someone was having a stroke. One in five people are unaware that stroke affects the brain; while one in 10 thinks it affects the heart.
• While you need to take steps to stay healthy, this doesn't mean you have to start going to the gym or eating a special diet, but it does mean getting into the habit of making healthy choices in your everyday life.
• It needn't be difficult if you set yourself realistic goals and once you've got into the swing of it you will probably find that you feel much healthier for it.