15 million people suffer stroke worldwide each year.
In the USA...
In the USA...
- 10% of survivors recover completely or almost completely recover.
- 25% recover with minor impairments
- 40% experience moderate to severe impairments that require special care
- 10% require care in a nursing home or other long-term facility
- 15% die shortly after the stroke
- Approximately 14% of stroke survivors experience a second stroke in the first year following a stroke.
If we concentrate on the people who may need help with recovery we'd include survivors with
- minor impairments to...
- those requiring care in a nursing facility
11.25 million people per year worldwide will require these services and equipment.
