Know Your Numbers this May, American Stroke Month

The last year has been stressful for everyone. But women in particular have felt the increased pressures of pandemic parenting, juggling Zoom meetings with household chores, and keeping everyone healthy. And while they’ve risen to the challenges, with rising stress often comes rising blood pressure.

High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke – and women face unique factors such as taking birth control, pregnancy, and menopause that increase their risk. Nearly 50% of all adult women have high blood pressure – roughly 50 million women in the U.S. and each year stroke kills more women than men. So, if you’re a woman it’s important to understand the unique risk factors and be aware of the signs of stroke.

Mother’s Day is in May.  Did you know that 1 in 5 women will have a stroke?  Women, and especially Black and Latina women, have unique risks for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke.  This May, American Stroke Month and National High Blood Pressure Education Month, give yourself or the women in your life one less thing to worry about.

The American Heart Association has resources to learn more about stroke warning signs, prevention and treatment. Download our free American Stroke Month community resource toolkit here:

01 – Letter, Brain Health, ASM, HBP Resource Kit

02 – Table of Contents, 2021 ASM-HBP Resource Kit

03 – Take Action- 2021 ASMonth and National HBP Month

04 – Stroke – F.A.S.T. Infographic Update 02.21

05 – Stroke – GRFW Women Face Higher Risk of Stroke 11.2020

06 – Stroke – Known Unknown Of Stroke Infogrpahic – 01.21

07 – Stroke – Control Risk Factors for Brain Health Infographic

08 – Stroke – AFib Can Happen To Anyone

09 – Stroke – I Will Prevent, Secondary Prev 2020

10 – Stroke – Chance for Recovery Never Been Greater

11 – Stroke – Resources for Patients – 01.21

12 – Brain – Brain Health and Healthy Aging 02.21

13 – Brain – Resilience in the Workplace

14 – Brain – Fight Stress With Healthy Habits

15 – Brain – Stop Stress In Its Tracks

16 – Brain – Willpower Up

17 – Brain – Simple Ways To Practice Gratitude

18 – Brain – 21 Days of Gratitude

19 – Brain – How Sleep Affects Your Health

20 – Brain – Sleep Well

21 – Brain – Clean Up Your Sleep Hygiene

22 – Brain – Loving Kindness Meditation

23 – BP – HFG LS7 How To Manage Blood Pressure

24 – BP – High Blood Pressure Stroke Infographic – 02.21

25 – BP – What is High Blood Pressure 02.21

26 – BP – Consequences of High Blood Pressure 02.21

27 – BP – How Can I Reduce High Blood Pressure 02.21

28 – BP – Why Should I Limit Sodium 02.21

29 – BP – 7 Tips for Accurate BP Measuring

30 – AHA Support Network, You Are NOT Alone

31 – Overview, AHA Free Workplace Health Index

32 – Resources for Healthy Living

33 – Coronavirus – AHA Making an Impact 11.20