Transcript The Burden of Stroke in Texas Weihua Li, MD, MPH, MS, Jane Osmond, MPH, RRT, Cardiovascular Health & Wellness Program; Texas.

The Burden of Stroke in Texas
Weihua Li, MD, MPH, MS, Jane Osmond, MPH, RRT, Cardiovascular Health & Wellness Program; Texas Department of State Health Services
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Texas and the leading cause of serious long-team disability in adults. In 2009, about 400,000 Texas adults were diagnosed with stroke. The overall ageadjusted mortality rate for stroke in Texas declined significantly between 1999 and 2006. About 14% of Texas adults do not know to call 911 in the event of heart attack or stroke. Recognizing the sign and
symptoms of stroke and calling 911 is critical in saving and reducing disability.
Prevalence of Stroke, Adults 18+— U.S & Texas, 1999- 2009
Percentage of Adults Recognizing Stroke Signs &
Symptoms, Texas, 2005 & 2009
6 Year Average Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates for Stroke,
Texas, 2001—2006
5.0
120.0
4.0
92.7
Percent (%)
Prevalence (%)
90.0
3.0
2.0
84.4
78.2
76.3
70.9
61.6
60.0
57.4
61.1
37.0 38.4
30.0
1.0
0.0
87.0
86.5
1999
2001
2003
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
U.S
2.4
2.4
2.3
2.6
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.5
Texas
2.8
2.2
2.1
2.8
2.6
2.8
2.5
2.2
16.9
21.0
0.0
Numbness or Sudden confusion Trouble walking, Sudden trouble Severe headache Sudden chest pain Recgnizes all
weakness of
or trouble
dizziness/loss of
seeing
with no known or discomfort stroke symptoms
arm/face/leg
speaking
balance
cause
2005 2009
Data source: 2009 Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Center for Health Statistics, DSHS
Data source: 2005, 2009 Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Center for Health Statistics, DSHS
Data Source: Texas Vital Statistics Unit, Center for Health Statistics, DSHS, 1999-2006
Prevalence of Stroke by Gender & Race, Adults 18+— Texas, 2009
Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates per 100,000, Stroke, Texas, 1999-2006
10.0
8.0
120
Age-adjusted Rates Per 100,000
7.0
6.0
80
2.6
4.0
3.0
2.7
2.5
2.2
1.9
2.5
1.3
60
40
0.7
2.0
0.4
20
Data source: 2009 Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Center for Health Statistics, DSHS
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Data Source: Texas Vital Statistics Unit, Center for Health Statistics, DSHS, 1999-2006
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2004
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2006
For more information: CHW Program, Health
Promotion Unit, DSHS,
www.dshs.state.tx.us/wellness/data