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Stroke: Risk factors
Risk factors for stroke include:
- high blood pressure
- high blood cholesterol
- poor diet
- obesity
- smoking
- physical inactivity
- alcohol consumption above recommended limits
- diabetes
Detailed data on some of these risk factors are given in the Scottish Health Survey.
