Women Are More Likely to Suffer a Stroke

The Scope · Mar 1, 2023 · 7m

One in five women in the U.S. will have a stroke in their lifetime, according to the American Stroke Association. That means 55,000 more women than men will suffer a stroke each year. Stroke specialist Jana Wold, MD, explains why women are more likely to experience a stroke and the steps you can take to minimize your risk.