Stroke is the major cause of serious adult disability in New Zealand, with 24 new cases a day meaning about 9000 people will suffer a stroke in the next year.

The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand says 10% of deaths occur in people under 65, but stroke is largely preventable.

One group trying to help in getting those message and more across is Lions Club of Dunedin North, and president Peter Begg joins us tonight.