36 Stroke explanation for children

Type: Factsheets

Code: 01F36

Sometimes people have a sudden illness which is called a "stroke" because it happens unexpectedly. A stroke is an illness which always affects the brain, and as the brain acts like an engine running the rest of the body, a stroke can be a serious illness. This factsheet explains what happens when someone has a stroke.

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