Thursday, September 01, 2005

Risk of a stroke underestimated, say Stroke Association

The Stroke Association says that 50000 strokes a year could be prevented if people were more aware of the risk factors and took steps to tackle high blood pressure and reduce smoking and alcohol consumption. Stroke is the UK's third biggest killer and the biggest cause of disability, according to the Association. Read more in the Guardian, or on the Stroke Association website.

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