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Primary Prevention
Primary prevention - the reduction of risk factors across the board, by public health measures such as reducing smoking and the other behaviours that increase risk.
Prevention is an important public health concern. Identification of patients with treatable risk factors for stroke is paramount. Aspirin (usually at a low dose of 75 mg) is recommended for the primary (as well as secondary) prevention of stroke.
Treating hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking cessation, control of hypercholesterolemia, physical exercise, and avoidance of illicit drugs and excessive alcohol consumption are all recommended ways of reducing the risk of stroke.[1]
References
- ↑ American Heart Association. (2007). Stroke Risk Factors Americanheart.org. Retrieved on January 22, 2007.