90% of strokes are caused by these 10 reasons, you know?

18 thousand people die each year in Argentina as a result of a stroke. This means that every 4 minutes a new person is suffering one in the country. Such is the impact that stroke became the leading cause of disability and death second nationally.

Were you surprised? We too. So we thought essential to go directly to the beginning of the problem: the . Reasons why a person may suffer a stroke consulted with Dra. Laura Grynberg the Cardiological Foundation Argentina and this was what he told us.

The 10 leading causes of stroke

In 2014 the study was presented Interstroke at the World Congress of Cardiology concluded that 90% of strokes are associated with these top 10 risk factors .

1. Hypertension

It is the most common risk factor and is present in almost 80% ofpeople suffering a stroke in Argentina .

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2. High Cholesterol

Increases the risk of arteries, including to the brain is clogged.

3. Smoking

Increases the risk of stroke by 50% and 70% mostly affecting women.

4. Sedentary

Physical inactivity is another risk factor that increases the chances of having a stroke .

5. Abdominal obesity

Some 37% of the population is overweight, one of the major causes of stroke .

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6. Heart conditions

The most common are the arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation, which increases 5 times the risk of stroke .

7. Excessive consumption of salt

It is recommended that a diet low in sodium, and increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, fish and lean meats.Furthermore, it is also advisable to decrease as the consumption of processed foods (frozen vegetables, canned goods, snacks, powdered juices, candy, etc.) can.

8. Excessive alcohol

Exceeded alcohol has a close relationship with the risk of cerebral hemorrhages.

9. Diabetes

22% of patients suffering a stroke Argentina is diabetic, which is essential to control the disease.

10. Psychosocial factors

Stress and depression doubles the risk of stroke . How to counteract stress? Through the use of techniques that help you distinguish what is what really matters. Suma relaxation , breathing or any activity that helps you to channel excess energy.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the best choice. So you know, if you live up to several of these factors can cause a stroke it may be time to change your lifestyle, right?