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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science

Stroke: Everything you need to know

Stroke: Types of stroke
The Stroke Association has launched the UK's first Action on Stroke Month. The campaign is supported by the Wellcome Trust, which has put together this package of information explaining the effects of suffering a stroke, risk factors and healthcare costs
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke: Common consequences
Common consequences
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke infographic - what are the odds you'll die of stroke?
Stroke infographic - what are the odds you'll die of stroke? Photograph: Wellcome Trust
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke: Winning the fight
Winning the fight
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke: Risk factors 1
Besides age, several factors influence how much you are at risk of a stroke. Some of them relate to a genetic predisposition and need monitoring, but others have to do with lifestyle and can be changed
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke: Risk factors 4
Risk factors
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke: Risk factors 5
Risk factors
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke: Risk factors 3
Risk factors
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke: UK differences in mortality
Who is affected? Stroke kills more than 49,000 people in the UK per year, but some portions of society are at higher risk. How it affects you could depend on a range of socioeconomic factors including geography, ethnicity and occupation
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke: Ethnic differences
Ethnic differences
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke: Healthcare costs - prescriptions
Care and costs: Thanks to improving prevention and treatment, fewer people are dying from stroke. But those who survive it need continuing care, especially in their late years. How much does this cost the UK economy?
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke: Cost breakdown
Cost breakdown
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
Stroke: Cost breakdown
Cost breakdown
Illustration: Wellcome Trust
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