Srinagar: Renowned neurologist Dr. Sushil Razdan on Sunday urged people to control their diabetes, quit smoking, lose weight and control their blood pressure to avoid strokes and other health complications.
He said stroke is the third leading cause of death, which is preventable and treatable if people take timely measures.
To prevent strokes, according to Dr. Razdan necessary to control diabetes, quit smoking, maintain a healthy weight and control blood pressure.
Noting that strokes were a growing problem among both young and elderly people, he recommended keeping warm in winter, exercising regularly and walking to promote overall health.
Dr. Razdan said the main factors contributing to strokes are smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and lack of physical activity.
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