Module 12 Reflection: Strokes

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I decided to research strokes to see investigate how lifestyle is associated with a rise in stroke cases. I am interested in researching strokes specifically because I am currently reading a book called My Stroke Of Insight, and I find strokes to be very intriguing. A stroke is a what occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain interrupted or reduced, which then prevents the brain from getting oxygen and nutrients. When stroke occurs brain cells begin to quickly die, and getting medical attention fast is the most important thing for the best stroke outcome. From my research, I have learned that there are many causes that can increase your risk of stroke from lifestyle choices one may make. 

One of the major causes of stroke is an unhealthy diet. A diet high in cholesterol, sodium, processed foods, sugar, and not enough fresh fruits. and vegetables are all things that will increase risk of stroke. Being overweight/obese also greatly increases your risk of stroke. Another bad lifestyle choice of not exercising much can also lead to stroke/increase risk of stroke a lot. This sedentary, unhealthy lifestyle ties into how a person can become obese, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc., which are all things that lead to increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and diabetes. Smoking and overconsumption of alcohol also greatly increase risk of stroke. This is why living a healthy lifestyle is crucial to health. As time goes on in the United States people have continually grown to adapt unhealthy lifestyle choices hence why so many people are suffering from horrible diseases such as stroke. 


Sources:

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/stroke-risk-factors-and-prevention

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20350113

https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cardiovascular/stroke/



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