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Name: Tatiana Katherine Cumaco

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Some of the most popular diseases that can be found in today's society and that some may beconsidered as most important are:

a. Diabetes:
Diabetes is estimated to affect 8% of the adult population.23
It is frequently encountered in stroke care, being present in
15%, 24 21%, 25 and 33%26 ofpatients with ischemic stroke.
Diabetes is a clear risk factor for stroke.27–31 The data
Supporting diabetes as a risk factor for recurrent stroke,
However, are more sparse.

b.Lipids:Hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia are not as well
established as risk factors for first or recurrent stroke in
Contrast to what is seen in cardiac disease.72, 73

C.Cigarette Smoking:
There isstrong and convincing evidence that cigarette smoking
is a major independent risk factor for ischemic stroke.85–89
The risk associated with smoking is present at all ages, in both sexes, and amongdifferent racial/ethnic groups.88, 90 in a Meta-analysis, smoking has been shown to be associated with a doubling of risk among smokers compared with nonsmokers.

D.Alcohol Consumption:
The effect ofalcohol on stroke risk is controversial. There is
strong evidence that chronic alcoholism and heavy drinking
are risk factors for all stroke subtypes?

e.Obesity:
Obesity, defined as a body massindex (BMI) of _30 kg/m2,
has been established as an independent risk factor for CHD
and premature mortality.129–131 the prevalence of obesity in
the United States has increased dramatically over thepast
several decades, with current estimates of 63% of men and
55% of women considered overweight and 30% considered
obese.
F.Physical Activity:
Substantial evidence exists that physicalactivity exerts a beneficial
effect on multiple cardiovascular disease risk factors,
Including those for stroke.16,151–155 In a recent review of existing
studies on physical activity and stroke, overall...