Poor diet increases stroke risk, doctor warns
By Wang Shan-yan and William Hetherington / Staff reporter, with staff writer
A Chiayi doctor warned that a poor diet and a lack of exercise put those aged 40 or older at a high risk for stroke.
Regular blood pressure readings are recommended for those aged 40 or older, Chiayi Hospital cardiologist Huang Ying-ho (黃英和) said, adding that they should also avoid eating too much oily or salty food, as well as food high in sugar.
If a person’s systolic blood pressure is higher than 140 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or their diastolic blood pressure is higher than 90mmHg, they should see a doctor, Huang said.