even higher for African-Americans.
In any given year, 100,000 African-Americans will have a stroke, and stroke is the third leading cause of death in the African-American community. If you are African-American, it’s important to get the facts about your stroke risk and learn how you can minimize risk factors.
Overall, African-Americans suffer more strokes than any other group of people.
Some of the following risk factors are why we suffer so much from stroke. Some factors are inherited, others are lifestyle-related and easier to change.
High blood pressure. This is risk factor number one for stroke, and up to 40 percent of African-Americans have the condition.
Obesity. Nearly 63 percent of African-American men are overweight or obese, and that number jumps to just over 77 percent for women.
Diabetes. African-Americans are also more likely to have