WHO IS AT RISK ??????????
Group: soc.culture.hongkong · Group Profile · Search for hypertension in soc.culture.hongkong
Author: eric3266
Date: Aug 24, 2008 10:08
Who is at risk? A number of different factors increase the risk of stroke, including: 1.. Untreated high blood pressure (hypertension). This damages the walls of the arteries. 2.. Diet. A diet high in salt is linked to high blood pressure, while a diet high in fatty, sugary foods is linked to furring and narrowing of the arteries. 3.. Diabetes. People with diabetes are more likely to have high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, ...
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