In line with its multi annual commitment on CVDs prevention and in continuity with our recent EU project “EU PAGs & citizens together in the fight against stroke”, Active Citizenship Network is glad to support the European Stroke Awareness Day, planned next 10 May, and the related initiatives to its knowledge partner Stroke Alliance for Europe – SAFE.

The high blood pressure is one of 10 key modifiable risk factors of stroke, and according to recent statistics from Eurostat (European Commission research), 1 in 5 Europeans have high blood pressure – the highest levels were recorded in Croatia, Latvia and Hungary. The majority of strokes can be prevented by changing lifestyle and behaviours. Stroke prevention is a target outlined in the Stroke Action Plan for Europe. National stroke plans need to include stroke prevention and public health interventions to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce the number of strokes in Europe. Visit SAFE’s stroke prevention website for the latest facts and information to help people reduce their risk of stroke. It is available in six languages - English, French, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.