Hospital admissions for strokes rise by 28% since 2004 – as NHS urges the public to ‘Act FAST’
(Face, Arms, Speech, Treatment)
17th November 2024
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2024/11/ho…
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/…
The number of people being admitted to hospital following a stroke has risen by 28% in the last 20 years, new NHS analysis has found.
NHS England data
Stroke admissions in England in 2023/24
111,137 stroke admissions
Stroke admissions in England in 2004/05
87,069 stroke admissions
(driven in part by an ageing population and the impacts of lifestyle factors on the nation’s cardiovascular health)
Stroke admissions among people aged 50-59, 2023/24
12,533
Stroke admissions among people aged 50-59, 2004/05
8,063
That is a 55% rise in admissions among people aged 50-59
Stroke admissions among people aged 60-69
42% increase
Stroke admissions among people aged 70-79
25% increase
NHS launched a major campaign
999 immediately
Struggling to smile (Face)
Raise an arm (Arms)
Slurring their words (Speech)
England’s top doctor
figures show that strokes “are not just a risk for older people”
Experts say
(increase in admissions among ages 50-59)
Better detection and reporting
Hypertension
Obesity
Poor diet
Lack of exercise
Signs Symptoms
Face weakness
Arm weakness, weakness or numbness in 1 arm
Speech problems, slur words or sound confused
Other symptoms of a stroke
Weakness or numbness down 1 side of body
Blurred vision or loss of sight in 1 or both eyes
Finding it difficult to speak or think of words
Confusion and memory loss
Feeling dizzy or falling over
A severe headache
Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
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