Table 3 Heart Attack and Stroke Symptomology Knowledge Questions With% Incorrect and Correct Responses U.S. Adults by Geographic Locale 2005, 2007 and 2009 behavioral risk factor surveillance data
Survey Question (Correct Response) | Geographic Locale | Total U.S. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Rural | Rural | Â | ||
Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? (Yes) | Incorrect Answer | 46.6 | 44.2 | 46.0 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 53.4 | 55.8 | 54.0 |
Do you think feeling weak, lightheaded, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? (Yes) | Incorrect Answer | 36.7 | 37.2 | 36.8 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 63.3 | 62.8 | 63.2 |
Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms for a heart attack? (Yes) | Incorrect Answer | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 92.8 | 92.3 | 92.7 |
Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? (No) | Incorrect Answer | 57.3 | 59.2 | 57.8 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 42.7 | 40.8 | 42.2 |
Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulders are symptoms of a heart attack? (Yes) | Incorrect Answer | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 86.5 | 86.5 | 86.5 |
Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack? (Yes) | Incorrect Answer | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.1 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 84.9 | 85.0 | 84.9 |
Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? (Yes) | Incorrect Answer | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.3 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 89.8 | 89.3 | 89.7 |
Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side are symptoms of a stroke? (Yes) | Incorrect Answer | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 93.9 | 93.7 | 93.8 |
Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? (Yes) | Incorrect Answer | 27.6 | 29.7 | 28.1 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 72.4 | 70.3 | 71.9 |
Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a stroke? (No) | Incorrect Answer | 58.7 | 62.6 | 59.7 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 41.3 | 37.4 | 40.3 |
Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? (Yes) | Incorrect Answer | 14.3 | 15.2 | 14.6 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 85.7 | 84.8 | 85.4 |
Do you think severe headache with no known cause is a symptom of a stroke? (Yes) | Incorrect Answer | 39.1 | 38.4 | 38.9 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 60.9 | 61.6 | 61.1 |
If you thought someone was having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? (call 911) | Incorrect Answer | 12.1 | 16.1 | 13.1 |
| Â | Correct Answer | 87.9 | 83.9 | 86.9 |