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Who is at high risk for a stroke?

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Who is at high risk for a stroke?

Lifestyle factors that increase your risk of stroke include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high blood cholesterol levels, heavy drinking, high salt and high fat diet and lack of exercise. Someone who has already experienced a stroke is at increased risk of having another.

When is a stroke most likely to occur?

Time of Day Both STEMI and stroke are most likely to occur in the early hours of the morning—specifically around 6:30am.

What are 4 signs of a stroke?

Signs of Stroke in Men and Women

  • Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
  • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.
  • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
  • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.

What are the signs before a stroke?

Warning Signs

  • Numbness or weakness in your face, arm, or leg, especially on one side.
  • Confusion or trouble understanding other people.
  • Difficulty speaking.
  • Trouble seeing with one or both eyes.
  • Problems walking or staying balanced or coordinated.
  • Dizziness.
  • Severe headache that comes on for no reason.

Who is most at risk for having a stroke?

The elderly are not the only people who have strokes. Although risk does increase after age 55, there are many factors that play a role in who has a stroke. Conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity can increase your risk, and gender, family history and race contribute as well. Stroke affects women…

Can a person have a stroke at any time?

Anyone can have a stroke. Many people think that strokes only happen to older people but stroke can strike anyone at any time. While most people who have a stroke are older, younger people can have strokes too, including children. One in four strokes in the UK happens to people of working age.

How does age affect your chances of having a stroke?

Age increases your chances for stroke. The older you are, the more likely you are to have a stroke. Anyone can have a stroke at any age. But certain things can increase your chances of having a stroke. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from a stroke is to understand your risk and how to control it.

Can a child have a stroke in the UK?

While most people who have a stroke are older, younger people can have strokes too, including children. One in four strokes in the UK happens to people of working age. There are lots of things you can do to reduce your risk.