Stroke is the scientific name for cerebral stroke, which is a sudden onset disorder of cerebral blood circulation, also called cerebrovascular accident. Stroke has become the second leading cause of death in the world population, after ischemic heart disease. What you need to know about stroke 1 out of every 6 people in the world may suffer a stroke; every 6 seconds, 1 person dies from a stroke; every 6 seconds, 1 person is permanently disabled due to a stroke; those with a family history of stroke are 4 times more likely to develop the disease than others; diabetics are about 1 times more likely to develop the disease than their counterparts with normal blood sugar; 64% of strokes occur in the 55 to 75 age group, and those under 40 years old The incidence rate has a significant upward trend. Stroke susceptibility factors need to pay attention to the population 1, high-risk groups: hypertensive patients, patients with atherosclerosis, diabetic patients. 2, smoking: smoking can cause cerebral blood vessels to harden and lose elasticity, prone to cerebral hemorrhage. 3, alcohol consumption: long-term heavy drinking, caused by atherosclerosis can develop to cerebral arteriosclerosis after. 4, psychological factors: anger, joy, thought, grief, fear of excess, especially rage, is the most common trigger. 5, strain: overuse of the brain and overexertion can easily lead to stroke. 6, climate: high temperatures or sudden changes in weather are prone to stroke. 7, poor diet: excessive gluttony, overeating, intake of high fat, high cholesterol, high salt diet. 8, obesity: the incidence of obesity brain hemorrhage in men is 3.6 times higher than normal, the incidence of brain hemorrhage in women is 1.7 times higher than normal. Prevent stroke daily life what to do 1, eat more vegetables and fruits: at least five kinds of fresh vegetables and fruits every day in vitamin C and dietary fiber, can inhibit the total cholesterol concentration, prevent atherosclerosis, prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. 2, often eat fish: especially rich in omega-3 fish Omega-3 fatty acids can regulate the state of the blood, so that the blood is less likely to form clots, and thus prevent blockage of blood vessels in the brain. 3, light diet: control salt intake salty diet can lead to increased blood pressure, which can cause a stroke. To low-salt, low-fat, low-cholesterol food is the main. 4, regular life: regular exercise do not stay up late, quit smoking and less alcohol, exercise 3 to 5 times a week, 20 to 60 minutes each time. Exercise can not only help you control your weight, but also help you better relieve stress. 5, regular medical checkups: understanding your health is an important barrier to stroke prevention, so check your body regularly. If you are over 35 years old, you need an annual checkup.