 Stroke can happen anywhere, anytime, to
anyone.
- Every 3 minutes, someone dies of stroke.
- Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability.
- Stroke kills more women than breast cancer.
-
The effects of a stroke can be significantly reversed
if treated within the first 3 hours of onset.
Stroke Risk Assessment
Each box that applies to you equals one (1) point. Circle the "1" to the
right of each box that applies to you. Total your score at the bottom of each
column. Compare your score with the risk levels.
|
Risk Factor |
High Risk |
Caution |
Low Risk |
| Blood Pressure |
Higher than140/90 or Don't Know |
1 |
129-139/80 |
1 |
Lower than120/80 |
1 |
| Cholesterol |
Higher than 240 or Don't Know |
1 |
200-239 |
1 |
Lower than 200 |
1 |
| Diabetes |
Yes |
1 |
Borderline |
1 |
No |
1 |
| Diet |
I am overweight |
1 |
I am slightly overweight |
1 |
My weight is healthy |
1 |
| Smoking |
I smoke |
1 |
I'm trying to quit |
1 |
I am a non-smoker |
1 |
| Exercise |
I am a couch potato |
1 |
I exercise sometimes |
1 |
I exercise regularly |
1 |
| Atrial Fibrillation |
I have an irregular heartbeat |
1 |
I don't know |
1 |
My heartbeat is not irregular |
1 |
| I have stroke in my family |
Yes |
1 |
Not Sure |
1 |
No |
1 |
| Total each column of circled
numbers |
High Risk = |
|
Caution = |
|
Low Risk = |
|
|
Your Score |
We recommend |
| 3 or more in the HIGH risk column |
Please see your doctor about stroke prevention right away. |
| 4 to 6 in the CAUTION column |
You are off to a great start. Keep working on good
habits! |
| 6 to 8 in the LOW risk column |
Congratulations! You are doing a great
job. |
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