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15 million people suffer stroke worldwide each year.

In the USA...

• 10% of survivors recover completely or almost completely recover.
• 25% recover with minor impairments
• 40% experience moderate to severe impairments that require special care
• 10% require care in a nursing home or other long-term facility
• 15% die shortly after the stroke
• Approximately 14% of stroke survivors experience a second stroke in the first year following a stroke.

If we concentrate on the people who may need help with recovery we'd include survivors with

• minor impairments to... 
• those requiring care in a nursing facility 

This includes everything from occupational therapy to AFOs. Therefore...

11.25 million people per year worldwide will require these services and equipment.