Addressing Stroke Signs and Symptoms Through Public Education: The Stroke Heroes Act FAST Campaign

IntroductionIn 2003, only 18% of Massachusetts adults were aware of all signs and symptoms of stroke, but 80% would call 9-1-1 if they thought someone was having a stroke or heart attack. Because early recognition leads to early treatment and improved clinical outcomes, increasing symptom recognitio...

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Published in:	Preventing Chronic Disease
Main Authors:	Cynthia L. Boddie-Willis, MD, MPH, Brianne M. Beagan, MPH, H. June O’Neill, MPH, Kathleen M. Foell, RD, MS, Hilary K. Wall, MPH
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-04-01
Subjects:	stroke stroke signs and symptoms Act FAST Campaign public health
Online Access:	http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2008/apr/07_0214.htm