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Dec 11, 2024



Hospital admissions for strokes rise by 28% since 2004 – as NHS urges the public to ‘Act FAST’

(Face, Arms, Speech, Treatment)

17th November 2024

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2024/11/hospital-admissions-for-strokes-rise-by-28-since-2004-as-nhs-urges-the-public-to-act-fast/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/symptoms/

The number of people being admitted to hospital following a stroke has risen by 28% in the last 20 years, new NHS analysis has found.

NHS England data

Stroke admissions in England in 2023/24

111,137 stroke admissions

Stroke admissions in England in 2004/05

87,069 stroke admissions

(driven in part by an ageing population and the impacts of lifestyle factors on the nation’s cardiovascular health)

Stroke admissions among people aged 50-59, 2023/24

12,533

Stroke admissions among people aged 50-59, 2004/05

8,063

That is a 55% rise in admissions among people aged 50-59

Stroke admissions among people aged 60-69

42% increase

Stroke admissions among people aged 70-79

25% increase

NHS launched a major campaign

999 immediately

Struggling to smile (Face)

Raise an arm (Arms)

Slurring their words (Speech)

England’s top doctor

figures show that strokes “are not just a risk for older people”

Experts say

(increase in admissions among ages 50-59)

Better detection and reporting

Hypertension

Obesity

Poor diet

Lack of exercise

Signs Symptoms

Face weakness

Arm weakness, weakness or numbness in 1 arm

Speech problems, slur words or sound confused

Other symptoms of a stroke

Weakness or numbness down 1 side of body

Blurred vision or loss of sight in 1 or both eyes

Finding it difficult to speak or think of words

Confusion and memory loss

Feeling dizzy or falling over

A severe headache

Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)

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