Stroke Awareness Campaign

31/01/2016

A healthy diet will help you avoid high blood pressure and high cholesterol — negative influences that increase your risk of stroke.

30/01/2016

Do you want to learn more on stoke? Visit: http://www.strokeawareness.hk/

「中風」即大腦受到攻擊，它可發生在任何人身上，不論年齡、不受時間限制。當血液流向腦部時出現障礙，血液傳送被切斷，導致腦細胞缺氧、受損或死亡，即為「中風」。腦細胞一旦受損或死亡，該部份腦細胞所控制的功能，如記憶和控制相關肌肉的能力便會失去。「中風」不僅是香港第4號奪命殺手、更是頭號導致成人永久性殘障的疾病。

29/01/2016

People who get to the emergency room for treatment within three hours of experiencing their first signs or symptoms are generally the ones with the best outcomes.

28/01/2016

Stroke is the world’s No. 2 cause of death and a leading cause of disability. It can be prevented!

27/01/2016

中風的FAST檢測:
1）Face 面部——受試者能否微笑，或他的嘴唇下垂？
2）Arm 手臂——受試者能否抬起他的雙臂？
3）Speech 言語——受試者能否清楚地說話？
4）Time時間——FAST反應！

26/01/2016

The longer a stroke remains untreated, the greater the chance of stroke related brain damage. Emergency medical treatment soon after symptoms begin improves the chance of survival and successful rehabilitation.

25/01/2016

F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you'll know that you need to call 9-1-1 for help right away.

24/01/2016

Smoking, drinking much alcohol, being overweight and eating unhealthy foods damages your blood vessels, increases your blood pressure and makes your blood more likely to clot, thus causes stroke.

23/01/2016

Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in Hong Kong. http://www.strokeawareness.hk/

22/01/2016

Many strokes can be prevented.

21/01/2016

There are two main types of stroke. Ischaemic strokes are caused by a blockage in the blood supply to the brain. Haemorrhagic strokes occur when blood leaks from a burst blood vessel into the brain.

20/01/2016

Look for even small chances to be more active. Take the stairs instead of an elevator and park farther from your destination.