Stroke Center

Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

Stroke risk factors you CAN control

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity
• Smoking
• Limit alcohol use
• Use of illegal drugs
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Sickle cell disease

Stroke risk factors you CANNOT control

• Age - Stroke affects all ages, but the older you are the higher the risk.
• Gender - Men have higher rate of stroke, yet more women die from stroke.
• Family History - If a family member has had a stroke, a blood relative is at greater risk.
• Race & Ethnicity - African Americans and Hispanics have a higher risk for stroke.