In the United States, stroke is the third-leading cause of death. Every forty seconds, someone suffers a stroke, while every four minutes, someone dies of a stroke. With this being the case, stroke knowledge is very important for people of all ages, gender, and race. Knowing the warning signs and ways to prevent could potentially save lives. A majority of Americans do not know the symptoms of a stroke. Stroke injures the brain, therefore a by-stander may be responsible for recognizing these symptoms and taking action based upon them. There has been concern as to if people living in rural areas (2,500 people or less) are less likely to get treatment fast enough due to living away from hospitals. Typically, elderly people live in these rural
