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What are the factor for stroke?

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Anonymous

9y ago
Updated: 5/8/2022

Aside from aging and hypertension, Heart disease, obesity, Diabetes, smoking, oral contraceptives in women, polycythemia, and a condition called sleep apnea are all risk factors for stroke, as is a diet high in cholesterol or fatty foods.

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