Research Article
Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors among Stroke Survivors in Nigeria
Table 2
Correct risk factors mentioned by participants
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| Risk factor | | % |
| Hypertension | 27 | 39.1 | Obesity | 4 | 5.8 | Consumption of fatty foods | 4 | 5.8 | High salt intake | 3 | 4.3 | Hypercholesterolemia | 3 | 4.3 | Inactivity | 2 | 2.9 | Diabetes | 2 | 2.9 | Pregnancy | 2 | 2.9 | Family history of stroke | 1 | 1.4 | Old age | 1 | 1.4 | Excessive alcohol consumption | 1 | 1.4 | Cigarette smoking | 1 | 1.4 |
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Participants were allowed to mention as many risk factors as they knew.
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