According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 89% of women are not aware of their unique risk factors. This is important as stroke disproportionately affects women, resulting in worse outcomes and higher mortality rates. In this 2-minute video, Dr. Ada Tang, Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Science, explains the various factors that affect women throughout their lifespan and some of the challenges they face when recovering.
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Looking for more information about risk factors for women? Visit the website or their checklist of risk factors for women's heart and brain health (see below).
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