Research: How to Reduce the Risk of Stroke by 90%

Preventive medicine once again proves its effectiveness: A new study recently published in the journal The Lancet Neurology indicates that 90% of stroke cases can be avoided by adhering to a few simple guidelines.

The research included 27,000 individuals worldwide who suffered a stroke. Researchers compared the lifestyles of the patients before they had a stroke to those of healthy individuals. The findings of the study highlight five factors, adhering to which reduces the risk of stroke by 90%.

According to the study, the factors increasing the risk of stroke are: high blood pressure (47.9%), physical inactivity (23.3%), unhealthy diet (18.6%), excessive alcohol consumption (5.8%), and smoking (2.4%).

Dr. Martin O'Donnell from McMaster University stated after the research, "Ten risk factors are responsible for 90% of stroke cases across all regions, genders, and ages. The research suggests that high blood pressure is the key factor in reducing the global stroke burden."

'Stroke' (CVA), also known as a 'brain event', occurs when there is a sudden disruption in the blood supply to brain tissue. This disruption causes neurological damage that can manifest in various ways. Sometimes, a stroke can be fatal.

Approximately 15,000 people experience a stroke each year. A stroke may leave behind very mild restrictions, allowing for completely normal life. However, sometimes critical areas of the brain are affected, leading to limitations in walking, limb movement, eating, speech, and vision.