1. Stroke is the second single largest killer in New Zealand
(more than 2000 people every year).
2. Every day, 22 New Zealanders have a stroke.
3. Stroke is the major cause of adult disability in New Zealand.
4.
Stroke is largely preventable, yet 8000 New Zealanders a year
suffer a stroke – a third of which are fatal.
5. There are 56,000 stroke survivors in New Zealand, many of whom have disability and need significant daily support.
6. Stroke recovery can continue throughout life, but there is little ongoing rehabilitation provided for stroke survivors nationally.
7. At least one in three New Zealanders can’t recognise the signs of a stroke. Delayed recognition means delayed medical intervention. Delayed medical intervention can have tragic consequences. .
8. High blood pressure is a major cause of strokes. One in three New Zealanders have high blood pressure, and a third of these don’t know it. Reducing your blood pressure can greatly reduce stroke risk. Salt is one of the greatest contributors to raised blood pressure.
9. Stroke is a medical emergency – yet most New Zealanders do not have access to acceptable stroke hospital services.
10. The Stroke Foundation is New Zealand’s only organisation solely dedicated to reducing the risks of stroke, and improving outcomes for the stroke-affected
Stroke Foundation of N.Z. Inc (National office)
P O Box 12482
L1, Federation House
95-99 Molesworth Street
WELLINGTON
Tel: 04 472 8099
0800 STROKE (0800 78 76 53)
E-mail: strokenz@stroke.org.nz
© 2007 New Zealand Stroke Foundation Inc. All Rights Reserved.