Who is at risk for a stroke?

While stroke can be sudden and come without a warning, there are certain risk factors associated with it. Individuals who smoke, consume excess alcohol, excessive processed and fatty foods, are unusually stressed or overweight – are at a higher risk for strokes than those who don’t.

Some of the common health risk factors for stroke include –

1. Diabetes/Hypertension
2. High cholesterol
3. High blood pressure
4. Advancing age
5. Heart Disease
6. Stress