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Lifestyle advice to reduce stroke risk

 

LIFESTYLE RISK FACTORS FOR STROKE
 Major Lifestyle Risk Factors  Advice Links
 SMOKING  Reduction and complete cessation of smoking
 Avoid passive smoking
 GP advice for medications to help with cravings
 Vapes may be useful in cutting down smoking

  NHS Stop Smoking Services
 EXCESS ALCOHOL intake
(>14 units per week)		  Gradually cut down alcohol intake if excessive
 Avoid binges (>3 units in one sitting)

  NHS Alcohol Support
 Sedentary lifestyle  Increase general activity (use step counts)
 Increase level and frequency of exercise, as able 

  NHS Benefits of Exercise
 Increased Body Mass Index (BMI)  Weight loss to achieve optimal BMI

  NHS Lose Weight
 Illicit drug use e.g. cannabis Avoid recreational drugs