You are at a greater risk for stroke if:

• Your blood pressure is 140/90mm Hg or higher.
   
• Your total blood cholesterol is greater than 200mg/dl.
   
• You use tobacco products.
   
• You drink too much alcohol.
   
• You have heart disease.
   
• You have diabetes.
   
• You are overweight or obese. (see chart below)
   
• You exercise less than 30 minutes a day five days a week.

Family history, age, gender, race and ethnicity can all play a role in your stroke risk