NHS chiefs are urging Sefton residents to change their lifestyles to reduce the risk of having a stroke.
A national campaign, Act F.A.S.T has been launched to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Around 850 people in Sefton suffered a stroke in the last year, with many suffering a permanent disability as a result.
Eating a healthy diet, maintain- ing a healthy weight, taking regular exercise, drinking alcohol in moderation and stopping all smoking, help to reduce your chances of having a stroke.
People with certain health con- ditions are more at risk. These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart beat) or diabetes. Individuals with these condi- tions, and other people identified as at risk, receive monitoring and medication, as appropriate, from their GP surgery
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