Did You Know? 1 in 50

One in fifty people in the United States is living with an unruptured brain aneurysm. That means more than 6.7 million people are carrying a silent risk inside their body without knowing it. Many will never experience symptoms. Many will never be diagnosed. For some, the first sign is a rupture.

According to the Mayo Clinic, brain aneurysms affect adults of all ages, but the burden is not equal. Women are more likely than men to have an aneurysm. Black and Hispanic adults are twice as likely to experience a rupture. Many individuals are misdiagnosed or dismissed when seeking help, even when warning signs appear.

A brain aneurysm can grow silently for years. It does not always cause pain. It does not always cause symptoms. It does not discriminate by age, income, or background. This is why awareness is essential.

Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

• A sudden severe headache described as the worst headache of your life
• Double vision or sudden vision changes
• A stiff neck
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sensitivity to light
• Seizures
• Trouble speaking, walking, or understanding words
• Loss of consciousness

A rupture occurs every 18 minutes in the United States. About 30,000 people experience this medical emergency each year. For those who survive, many face lasting neurological challenges, emotional trauma, and long-term recovery needs.

Why This Matters

When a condition is this common, this silent, and this devastating, awareness becomes an act of protection. Early detection can give families time to act, ask questions, and receive care that saves lives.

At LaLa Speaks Foundation, we are committed to breaking the silence. Through community education, trauma-informed outreach, cultural engagement, and free public resources, we empower families with the knowledge they need to stay safe.

Know the signs. Share the truth. Protect your family.

Learn more at lalaspeaksfoundation.org

Turning pain into passion. Saving lives through knowledge.