Stroke Risk Factors

P. B. Gorelick

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00420-6

Stroke Risk Factors

P. B. Gorelick^*

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Abstract

Stroke is a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This is especially true in low- and middle-income countries. Mortality from stroke may be predicted by modifiable risk factors such as raised systolic blood pressure, body mass index, and smoking. It has been estimated that up to 80% of strokes may be prevented. Stroke is well suited for prevention as modifiable cardiovascular risk factors account for much of the proportional risk of stroke. In this article, the author reviews risk factors for a first stroke.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences
Publisher	Elsevier Inc
Pages	326-328
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123851574
ISBN (Print)	9780123851581
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00420-6
State	Published - Jan 1 2014

Keywords

Alcohol consumption
Cigarette smoking
Diabetes mellitus
Diet
Dyslipidemia
Hypertension
Inflammation
Lifestyle factors
Physical activity
Risk factors
Stroke prevention

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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