A Gender Issue: Why More Women Die From Stroke
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and while everyone should always be aware of the warning signs, it is an opportune time for women to educate themselves.
In the United States, stroke is the third leading cause of death in women, according to the National Stroke Association. It’s the fifth leading cause of death among men. About 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year and strokes kill twice as many women as breast cancer every year.
Women are affected more often because of a variety of factors:
They’re more likely to experience depression, anxiety and stress – men...
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