The risk factors for stroke we’ve already discussed can be divided into lifestyle factors and medical conditions. Below is a summary of this information.
| Lifestyle Factors | |
|---|---|
| Poor diet – high in salt, saturated fat and cholesterol | These factors are all modifiable and people should be given advice and support to help them achieve these changes. |
| Lack of exercise | |
| Smoking | |
| Obesity | |
| Excess alcohol | |
| Recreational drug use | |
| Medical Conditions | |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | The lifestyle factors listed above may contribute to these medical conditions. Medical issues should be recognised early and treated to minimise the risk of stroke or stroke complications. It may be necessary to treat these conditions with medications. |
| High cholesterol | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial fibrillation | |
Page last reviewed: 12 Mar 2021
