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Stroke Risk Quiz

How Much Do You Know About Stroke Risk?

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. But you can change many of your risk factors if you know which ones count. Test your knowledge here.

  1. 1. The most important modifiable risk factor for stroke is high blood pressure.
  2. Strokes rarely occur in people under 65.
  3. Most people who have a stroke don't survive.
  4. Women are more likely to die of stroke than men.
  5. People who smoke daily double their risk of stroke.

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