Association highlighted the lack
of awareness that young women are at
risk of stroke (Stroke Association,
2014a).There was a huge amount of
celebrity and social media support for
the event, including many people’s real
life experiences with stroke. There is a
perception among the public that
stroke is a disease associated with the
older person, but staff working within
stroke services are aware it can affect
anyone and can happen suddenly, no
matter what age the person is.