Stroke is a part or all neurological function (nerve) which occur suddenly. Now the sudden stroke to be one serious illness in the World, because the number of stroke patients is increasing.
It takes a strategy to prevent stroke. Many stroke patients are hospitalized due to stroke resulted in death. There are many factors that trigger the onset of stroke such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, heart disease and excessive alcohol consumption. However, these risk factors can actually be changed by way of a healthy lifestyle.
Here are presented some strategies to prevent setroke:
Healthy and balanced diet meant to consume lots of fruits and vegetables, low-fat milk, low cholesterol and low sodium.
Regular physical activity
Regular physical activity can be done by walking, jogging, cycling and swimming. These activities can be done with the accumulation time of 30-60 minutes
Regular physical activity can be done by walking, jogging, cycling and swimming. These activities can be done with the accumulation time of 30-60 minutes
Weight Control
Maintaining a Body Mass Index (BMI) in the range of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 and a waist circumference of less than 80 cm for women and less than 90 cm for men (standard East and South Asia)
Maintaining a Body Mass Index (BMI) in the range of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 and a waist circumference of less than 80 cm for women and less than 90 cm for men (standard East and South Asia)
Stop smoking
Smoking is one of the biggest trigger factor for stroke. Soon as possible to quit smoking and live in an environment free from tobacco smoke. There are several ways to stop smoking with nicotine replacement therapy (gum, patches) and behavioral therapy.
Smoking is one of the biggest trigger factor for stroke. Soon as possible to quit smoking and live in an environment free from tobacco smoke. There are several ways to stop smoking with nicotine replacement therapy (gum, patches) and behavioral therapy.
Restricting Consumption of Alcohol
Consuming alcohol will not actually be a problem as long as not excessive. Alcohol consumption should be just two standard glasses or less per day. For men, not more than 14 drinks per week. As for women less than 9 drinks per week.
Consuming alcohol will not actually be a problem as long as not excessive. Alcohol consumption should be just two standard glasses or less per day. For men, not more than 14 drinks per week. As for women less than 9 drinks per week.
Control Hypertension
Lowering high blood pressure to target less than 140/90 mmHg (with no other comorbidities)
Lowering high blood pressure to target less than 140/90 mmHg (with no other comorbidities)
Blood Sugar Control
For diabetics, the target is more aggressive blood pressure reduction of less than 130/80. Control blood sugar with a target HbA1c <6.5 percent.
For diabetics, the target is more aggressive blood pressure reduction of less than 130/80. Control blood sugar with a target HbA1c <6.5 percent.
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