Condition when blocks blood flow to the brain
World Stroke Day is dated on 29 of October to marked the serious and danger of the disease,raise awareness about prevention and treatment and continuous care and support for survivors. Stroke become one of leading cause of death worldwide include Malaysia and a leading cause of disability. Commonly, after stroke certain part of body lose its function. A stroke is as "brain attack" that can occur to anyone at anytime. Stroke happen when blood flow to an area of brains is cut off when brains cells not get oxygen and begin to die. Therefore, when brains cells die, abilities controlled by that area of the brain such as memory and muscle control are lost. This is the reason why survivors of stroke lost their memory and body function.
The effects of a stroke vary based on the site and severity of brain injury. Cardiovascular and stroke risks are related. They share risk factors such as high LDL(bad) cholesterol levels, low HDL(good) cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity and being overweight or obese. In short, the risk factors are a preventive measure for cardiovascular and stroke. Lifestyle-related risk can be reduced to prevent brain stroke, WHO has urged people to quit smoking and drinking alcohol- two factors alone that significantly increases the occurrence of stroke.
Low fat diet, DASH diet, heart-healthy diet, and physical activity considered as the effective ways to lowered the risk factors for cardiovascular and stroke.
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