Stroke Causes

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Hypertension is the major risk factor for strokes. Some other risk factors include:  

~Smoking

~Hyperlipidemia- an excess of fats or lipids in the blood

~Obesity

~Inactive life-style

~Diabetes

~Family history of strokes

~Heart Disease

Sources:  Hypertension and Stroke Prevention

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