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New study finds earning more reduces risk of dying from stroke dramatically
A new study has found that earning more money reduces your risk of dying from a stroke by a staggering amount.
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide according to World Health Organization data, second to heart disease.
Earning more reduces stroke mortality
The research was presented at the European Stroke Organization Conference 2024 (ESOC) in Basel, Switzerland this week and found that high-income individuals have a 32% lower risk of death after a stroke.
Researchers at the University of�Gothenburg analysed data from 6,901 stroke patients in�Gothenburg, Sweden�between�November 2014�and�December 2019�to examine the impact of various factors on post-stroke mortality, including living area, country of birth, education and income. �
The study also found that those with a higher education have a 26% lower risk of death after a stroke, and discovered links between stroke death and other risk factors including lack of exercise, diabetes, alcohol abuse and a fast heart rate.
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“Our findings underscore a stark reality – an individual’s socioeconomic status can be a matter of life or death in the context of stroke,” lead author Professor Katharina Stibrant Sunnerhagen, University of�Gothenburg, Clinical Neuroscience, said.
Spotting the symptoms of a stroke
A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that occurs when a person’s blood supply to�part of the�brain is cut off, the NHS explains. It’s a medical emergency, and the sooner someone receives treatment, the less damage is likely.
It’s incredibly important to recognise the symptoms of a stroke to improve the person’s chances of survival. An easy way to remember is with the word FAST:
- FACE: Their face may have dropped on one side, they may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped.
- ARMS: They may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there due to weakness or numbness in one arm.
- SPEECH: Their speech may be slurred, or they may not be able to talk at all. They may also have problems understanding what you’re saying.
- TIME: You must dial 999 immediately if you see any of these signs.
