Stroke Facts and Figures

Minnesota Stroke Statistics

See fact sheet download below.

National Stroke Statistics*

• Stroke is America's 3rd leading cause of death
• Stroke is a leading cause of severe long term physical and mental disability
• Every 45 seconds someone in America has a stroke
• 700,000 Americans will have a stroke this year
• In 2004 the estimated direct and indirect cost of stroke is $53.6 billion

*Information from the American Stroke Association Website  

Downloads:
Stroke in Minnesota (June 2009) fact sheet (pdf, 89 kb)


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