Protect Yourself against Stroke in 5 Easy Steps this May

摘要

National Stroke Awareness Month has been recognized during May for 23 years. Yet, stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death, killing more than 133,000 people a year. Public knowledge of stroke is dangerously low. Many are unaware that up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by being informed and managing personal risk with a healthcare professional.Follow these five easy steps to protect yourself and others: 1. Understand what can lead to a stroke. There are many risk factors for stroke. Some are controllable (high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, smoking) and others are uncontrollable (age, family history).