Fabry disease and stroke in younger people - Response from The Stroke Association

Andrea Lane, Media Manager at The Stroke Association, said:

“The Stroke Association welcomes this study on Fabry disease, which gives us further insight into young people and stroke, and once again highlights how stroke is not just an older person’s condition. In the UK a quarter of strokes occur in people aged under 65, with 1,000 happening to those under 30, including children.

"Stroke does not discriminate and can happen to anyone at anytime. It is vital that more research is conducted into this largely unchartered area.”

ENDS

For further information please contact the media team at The Stroke Association on 020 7566 1500 or email the Press Office.

Notes to editor

1. The Stroke Association is the only national charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. The charity funds research into prevention, treatment, better methods of rehabilitation and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services which include dysphasia support, family support, information services, welfare grants, publications and leaflets. The Stroke Association also campaigns, educates and informs to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society acting as a voice for everyone affected by stroke.

2. A stroke is a brain equivalent of a heart attack. A stroke can be diagnosed by using FAST - Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech Problems, Test all three. If these symptoms are present call an ambulance straight away.

3. The Stroke Helpline provides information on stroke to the general public and is open between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday on 0845 3033 100

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