viernes, 30 de octubre de 2015

CDC Around the World: Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day

CDC Around the World: Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day



CDC Around the World



World Stroke Day and Women
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
October 29 is World Stroke Day. 1 in 5 women will have a
stroke in their lifetime. View full-sized photo
Spotlighted Topic of the Week: World Stroke Day
CDC Ebola Updates
In the News
On the Calendar


Spotlighted Topic of the Week: World Stroke Day 





Blog of the Week
CDC RECOGNIZES WOMEN AND STROKE FOR WORLD STROKE DAY
As a woman, I am particularly interested in this year’s World Stroke Day focus. I am a woman and stroke can affect me, my family members, my patients’ families and women around the world.

Worldwide, there are 15 million strokes each year, 10 million of which will end in death or permanent disability. Women have more strokes than men, and are more likely to die from stroke than men. In the United States each year, stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer...read blog

Blog of the Week






Infographic of the Week
WORLD STROKE CAMPAIGN: "I AM WOMAN"
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Infographic of the week




Video of the Week
RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STROKE
When someone is having a stroke, every minute counts. Just as putting out a fire quickly can stop it from spreading, treating a stroke quickly can reduce damage to the brain. If you learn how to recognize the telltale signs of a stroke, you can act quickly and save a life—maybe even your own...watch video
World Stroke Day Video






Story of the Week
ENHANCING HIV CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS TO ADDRESS NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the leading risk factor for stroke. We know that early detection and treatment of high blood pressure can reduce the risk of stroke by up to 40%. Although screening and treatment are inexpensive, efforts to control high blood pressure in many sub-Saharan African countries have been limited...read story
Story of the Week






CDC Ebola Updates



More resources on the CDC Ebola website >>

2014 Ebola Outbreak in West Africa - Outbreak Distribution Map

Latest Outbreak Info
The World Health Organization has reported 28,582 cases of Ebola and 11,314 deaths worldwide...read more

Q & A on Ebola

Podcast: CDC Ebola Response Update

Updated Review of Human-to-Human Transmission of Ebola Virus


In the News



On the Calendar

November 12: World Pneumonia Day
November 14: World Diabetes Day
November 15: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
November 16-22: World Antibiotic Awareness Week
November 19: World Toilet Day
November 19: International Men's Day
November 20: Universal Children's Day
November 20: World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
November 25: World International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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