Stroke Awareness
July 22, 2014
A RECENT report on the prevalence
of stroke in Australia is a matter of
concern to all health professionals,
and highlights the important role
that can be played by the network of
community pharmacies.
The impact of stroke across the
Australian landscape, its cities and
towns has been mapped by the
National Stroke Foundation. The
Stroke in Australia: No postcode
untouched report and website uses
data compiled and analysed by
Deloitte Access Economics to reveal
just how big the stroke challenge is
in each Australian federal electorate.
This data includes estimates of the
number of strokes, survivors and the
death rate.
All patients affected by stroke or
at risk of stroke can access a highly
trained health professional through
community pharmacies - for
medication management services
to improve adherence, preventive
medicines such as cholesterol
lowering drugs, as well as medicines
to treat stroke once it has occurred.
Pharmacy also assists in the areas
of education and advice around
modifiable risk factors such as
obesity, smoking and alcohol
intake. We can also assist in raising
awareness of early warning signs of
stroke, screening and health check
services. CLICK HERE for the report.
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