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Every year 550,000 Americans will experience a new or recurrent stroke:
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Stroke costs the United States $30 billion annually in health care costs and lost productivity:
A stroke strikes every minute in America.
Four out of five American families will be affected by stroke during their lifetime.
Stroke is the number one cause of adult disability.
Three million Americans are currently permanently disabled because of stroke.
About 1/3 suffer mild, 1/3 moderate, and 1/3 severe impairments.
Links we recommend that provide information on strokes are:
Stroke Comeback Center (SCC) helps stroke survivors with communication deficits to reach new levels of independence. As a nonprofit corporation based in Northern Virginia, SCC accomplishes its mission with small group programs and computer assisted training
.Coma Waiting Page, which is aimed at providing information to recent coma survivors.
National Stroke Association, which provides information for caregivers, prevention programs, and professional links.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) website
American Heart Association, which provides information on warning signs of a stroke, an A-Z guide to heart and strokes, and several links to other stroke resources.
Coma Recovery Association a not-for-profit organization for coma and brain injury survivors, family members, friends and professionals.
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NVBIA Helpline: [703] 569-1855
On the Internet: http://www.nvbia.org
E-mail: info-nvbia@nvbia.org
Or visit our office located at
Brain Injury Services
8136 Old Keene Mill Road, Suite B102, Springfield, VA 22152
Phone: 703-451-8881 ~ Fax: 703-451-8820
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