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Every year, an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke. Most people affected are over 65, but anyone can have a stroke, including children and even babies.
A 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.
It could happen to you, or someone you care for. If it does, you'll want to know as much as you can about strokes.
This website tells you all about strokes - what causes them, the effects that they can have, how they can be prevented and how they are treated. It also tells you how The Stroke Association can help you if stroke affects your life.
Stroke Helpline and website service standards
Stroke information in Welsh
Our six key information leaflets about stroke and The Stroke Association can also be downloaded or ordered through this section of the website:
What is a stroke?
Preventing a stroke
When a stroke happens
After a stroke
Stroke rehabilitation
The Stroke Association
They have been developed in consultation with people affected by stroke and health professionals, and they have been awarded Crystal Mark approval by the Plain English Campaign.
You can also download or order a wide range of information factsheets from this section.
The Stroke Association produces a range of publications on stroke issues. Find out more about our publications
This information is free, but if you would like to help fund the production of these vital publications please make an online donation today
Other people's experiences of stroke
Visit http://www.stroke.org.uk/ for further information
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