What are the risk factors of a stroke?
Though anyone can have a stroke at any age, it’s important to know what risk factors could put you at a higher risk,
according to the Disease Control and
Prevention
(CDC).
Risk factors, according to the CDC, include:
Behavior
- Lack of physical activity
- Obesity
- Tobacco use
- Too much alcohol
- Unhealthy diet
Conditions
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Previous Stroke or “mini stroke” (transient ischemic attack)
- Sickle cell disease
Family history and other issues
- Age, with the risk doubling every decade after age 55
- Family history
- Gender, with females at higher risk
- Sleep apnea
- Use of birth control pills
Some of these risk factors can be improved by making changes to your lifestyle choices.
For more information about risk factors of a stroke, talk with your physician.
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