FL S1902

Recognizes May 2018 as "American Stroke Month" in Florida to increase public awareness of stroke as a leading cause of disability and fourth leading cause of death in the United States.

Notes that stroke annually kills more than 130,000 people nationwide and 29,600 in Florida, with prevalence projected to increase 20.5 percent between 2016 and 2030.

Identifies stroke warning signs using the F.A.S.T. acronym: face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 9-1-1.

Urges Florida residents to familiarize themselves with stroke risk factors, warning signs, and symptoms, and to call 9-1-1 at the first sign of stroke to reduce devastating effects.

Highlights atrial fibrillation as a serious risk factor, noting that those with this condition have five times greater stroke risk than those without.