Question

What are some strategies that can be used to prevent stroke? Check all that apply

not smoking

drinking alcohol

eating a healthy diet

avoiding heavy physical activity

maintaining a normal blood pressure

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- not smoking
- eating a healthy diet
- maintaining a normal blood pressure

Brief notes:
- Smoking increases stroke risk; quitting reduces it.
- A healthy diet (low in salt, saturated fat, trans fats; rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains) helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Controlling blood pressure is the single most important prevention measure.
- Drinking alcohol is not a recommended prevention strategy (heavy drinking increases stroke risk; any benefit of light drinking is uncertain and not a reason to start drinking).
- Avoiding heavy physical activity is not helpful — regular physical activity reduces stroke risk (extreme exertion only rarely poses transient risk in susceptible people).