modifiable risk factors for stroke
Last reviewed 01/2018
The modifiable risk factors for stroke include:
- hypertension
- smoking
- atrial fibrillation
- diabetes mellitus
- diet:
- high salt intake
- high fat intake
- low potassium intake
- low vitamin intake
- excess alcohol intake
- obesity
- low levels of physical exercise
- raised cholesterol
efficacy of interventions aimed at preventing stroke