While women tend to live longer, their chances of getting a stroke are much higher than men. The main risk factor for stroke is high blood pressure or hypertension. Reports indicate that two in five women have high blood pressure or are taking medicine to control their blood pressure. Only one in four of women
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Often stroke is associated with older populations, but many people are unaware that it can occur at any age. In fact, one out of five people who have a stroke are under age 55