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Too many Australians are at higher risk of stroke through lifestyle-related behaviours such as physical inactivity and tobacco smoking.
Increased physical activity, better nutrition and quitting smoking are just a few of the things we can do to improve our cardiovascular health.
Information on prevention of stroke can be found at:
National Stroke Foundation [National Stroke Foundation (NSF)]
or by following the links below.
Updated September 2007
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Preventing a stroke
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National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
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| Description: |
It is important to understand that stroke is preventable. There are many factors that can increase your chance of having a stroke. Some of these, such as age, gender and a family history of stroke, cannot be controlled.
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| Date: |
May 2008
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Stroke prevention for high risk groups
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Certain conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can substantially increase a person's risk of stroke. Methods of reducing the risk include medications, surgery and lifestyle changes.
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| Date: |
Feb 2008
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| Title: |
Stroke prevention
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Stroke affects around 53,000 Australians every year. It is Australia's second biggest killer after heart disease. Most stroke risk factors are lifestyle related, so everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke.
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| Date: |
Feb 2008
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| Title: |
Stroke prevention: is it possible?
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
In certain high risk individuals the risk of major stroke can be reduced considerably. Here are some methods to reduce the risk.
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| Date: |
Jan 2008
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| Title: |
Lifestyle
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| Publisher: |
National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
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| Description: |
There are number of risk factors that may increase your risk of stroke which you can control and in doing so can help reduce the chances of having a stroke.
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| Date: |
Sep 2007
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Surgery
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| Publisher: |
National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
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| Description: |
The two carotid arteries are the main arteries carrying blood to the brain. They can become narrowed at a point in the neck by a build up of cholesterol and other fatty material termed 'plaque'. If your carotid arteries have become partially blocked, resulting in reduced blood flow to the brain, you may be advised to have an operation called a carotid endarterectomy.
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| Date: |
Sep 2007
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| Title: |
Medication
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| Publisher: |
National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
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| Description: |
There are a number of medications that your doctor may prescribe to reduce your chances of having a stroke. This may lower the chances of blood clots forming, or help you to manage your risk factors for stroke such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
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| Date: |
Sep 2007
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| Title: |
Preventing another stroke
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| Publisher: |
National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
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| Description: |
Stroke risk is influenced by a number of factors. Some of these stroke factors, such as age, gender and a family history of stroke, cannot be controlled.
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| Date: |
Sep 2007
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| Title: |
What is strokesafe?
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| Publisher: |
National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
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| Description: |
In 2004, the National Stroke Foundation developed strokesafe", a public health campaign to address the escalating rise of stroke in Australia. Over recent years, the rate of stroke has increased due to an ageing population and it is now the second biggest killer in the community.
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| Date: |
Sep 2007
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| Title: |
Stroke
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to information on stroke and its symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, risk factors, support services and statistics.
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| Date: |
Jul 2006
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| Title: |
Aspirin
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Aspirin now has an important role in preventing heart attacks, strokes and bowel cancer.
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| Date: |
Jan 2002
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| Title: |
Tea
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| Publisher: |
Healthy Eating Club
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| Description: |
Tea has been implicated in protecting against heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer and even possibly skin cancer if the tea is drunk with lemon!
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| Date: |
Mar 2001
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| Title: |
Stroke in the era of evidence-based medicine
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
A stroke is an injury to the brain. It can be caused by bleeding in the brain or if the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked off.
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| Date: |
Jan 1999
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| Title: |
Information Circular 38: Stroke mortality and implications for prevention and treatment
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Queensland Health
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| Description: |
Stroke is the third major cause of death in Queensland and is also an important cause of hospitalisation and disability. Trends, current regional patterns and mortality factors for cerebrovascular diseases are described, and the implications for primary and secondary prevention are reviewed.
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| Date: |
Oct 1995
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