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Are you ready to fight against stroke?
A quiz that builds awareness around stroke.
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Stroke Foundation NZ supports and assists individuals and their families after a stroke, and helps all New Zealanders keep safe from stroke. How many strokes are experienced each year in New Zealand?
No! That is unfortunately incorrect! The correct answer is a. Over 9,500 strokes are experienced each year – that’s one every 55 minutes. Stroke is New Zealand's second single biggest killer and the leading cause of serious adult disability.
Strokes only affect people aged 65 years and above.
Not quite right! The correct answer is b. Strokes can affect people at any age. 25–30% of strokes are experienced by people under the age of 65 years.
Stroke has few common risk factors but what is the number one risk factor?
No! That is unfortunately incorrect! The correct answer is b. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke. One in five New Zealanders experience high blood pressure. Recent research estimates a third of these people don’t know it as high blood pressure often has no symptoms. Reducing your blood pressure can greatly reduce stroke risk.
How can you tell if someone is having a stroke?
No! That is unfortunately incorrect! The correct answer is e. They are all common first symptoms of stroke. By recognising all the symptoms of stroke, you could save a life. The signs and symptoms of stroke usually come on suddenly. The type of symptoms experienced will depend on what area of the brain is affected. However, not all strokes are sudden and incapacitating. The sooner medical attention is received, the less damage a stroke will cause.
If you find yourself or see anyone else experiencing any of the previous symptoms of stroke, what do you do?
No! That is unfortunately incorrect! The correct answer is a. If any of the signs of stroke are recognised, don’t wait, call 111 straight away. Don't call your doctor or drive yourself – get help immediately. Ambulance staff want to hear from you if you recognise the F.A.S.T. signs (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Take action call 111) and tell them it's a stroke. You can learn more about what a stroke is here.
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