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c. Smoking

Tobacco smoking was identified as one of the key modifiable risk

factors for stroke in a study of stroke epidemiology and risk factor

management. (Guzik and Bushnell, 2017). Smoking raises the risk
of stroke through a variety of processes and is an acknowledged

contributor to stroke incidence. Tobacco smoke contains

substances that can damage blood arteries and encourage the
formation of blood clots, such as nicotine and carbon monoxide.

Inflammatory and oxidative strain are also caused by smoking,
which contributes to the development of coronary artery disease

or the formation of plaque in the arteries.

d. Place of living

According to a study conducted in northern China, the prevalence

of ischemic stroke was higher in rural areas than in urban ones (Li
et al., 2019). There are a number of possible explanations for this

difference. One probable explanation is that rural and urban
inhabitants have different lifestyles and socioeconomic

considerations. Rural locations frequently have a greater

frequency of stroke risk factors, such as smoking, a poor diet,
physical inactivity, and restricted access to healthcare facilities.

These factors may raise the risk of stroke in rural populations.

e. Obesity

Overweight or obese people are more likely to have a stroke, with

61.58% of stroke patients being overweight or obese Chen et al.
(2022). Individuals who carry excess weight are more likely to

experience a stroke compared to those within a healthy weight
range.

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