Did You Know
The stroke effects the brain
B.E. F.A.S.T stands for Balance Eyes Face Arms Speech Time
1 in 6 people worldwide will have a stroke in their lifetime
Strokes can occur in all ages
Regular blood pressure tests, healthy food choices and regular exercise can reduce the risk of having a stroke
If you think someone is having a stroke B.E. F.A.S.T and call an ambulance (dial 000)
Facial droop is a symptom of stroke
A person may be unable to raise their arm after having a stroke
A person may have slurred speech after having a stroke
A person may have loss of balance, blurred vision, decreased strength of a limb if they’ve experienced a stroke
S.O.S. FACT SHEET