Article | 🧠 World Stroke Day | BE-FAST Six Steps to Save Life from Stroke, Turned into a Picture Books to Educate Children 📚

🚨 What if a stroke happens and only your 6-year-old child is there... What should they do?

💪 Don't underestimate the power of the children! The BE-FAST 6 steps are now featured in a picture book to teach kids how to recognize stroke symptoms, empowering them to become little guardians at home.

🗓️ October 29th "World Stroke Day" is approaching! It reminds us that stroke is the second leading cause of death globally ⚠️. Stroke is a race against time ⏳, as every second kills precious brain cells. Delay could lead to lifelong regrets. When a family member suddenly has a drooping face or slurred speech, children at home are often the only “lifesaving heroes” present.

👨‍⚕️ Why should we educate children? Dr. Gary Lau, director of HKU Stroke points out that teaching children the "BE-FAST" lifesaving mantra allows them to become little guardians of the family. Embedding stroke awareness in every family member’s mind, can make a huge difference in critical moments 💥.

Coinciding with World Stroke Day, an engaging bilingual cartoon picture book is making its debut in Hong Kong! 🎉 

Using beloved characters to playfully explain BE-FAST, helping every family easily learn stroke response methods and protect the whole family's health❤️.

📖 Read the article now to learn how to study stroke responses together with your child:https://www.hk01.com/article/60286709?utm_source=01articlecopy&utm_medium=referral