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National Campaign on stroke awareness scheduled for early 2009
12 December 2008
News > Sourcing health information
Approaching FAST...a national campaign to increase stroke awareness: campaign materials
Stroke is the third biggest killer in England and the single largest cause of adult disability. But public awareness and recognition of the main signs of stroke are very low and, in response, the National Stroke Strategy sets out the need to improve awareness of stroke. From February 2009, a three-year campaign will aim to increase awareness.
Created in partnership with the Stroke Association, other stroke organisations and expert professionals, the new campaign will use the acronym FAST to educate people on the signs of stroke. It will also encourage them to spot these signs and to call 999 immediately – and not to delay by calling NHS Direct or their GP.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_091519
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