Physician reveals 8 out of 10 stroke cases are linked to lifestyle choices
A Senior Physician Specialist at the 37 Military Hospital, Dr Thomas Agbemaple, has linked a significant proportion of stroke cases to lifestyle-related factors, particularly unhealthy dietary habits. According to him, about eight out of every 10 people who suffer a stroke experience an ischaemic stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes […]
Dr Thomas Agbemaple, a Senior Physician Specialist at the 37 Military Hospital, has revealed that eight out of ten stroke cases are linked to lifestyle choices, particularly unhealthy dietary habits. During an interview on Citi FM, Dr Agbemaple explained that stroke can be classified into two main types: haemorrhagic and ischaemic.
Ischaemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes blocked, accounting for eight out of ten stroke cases. This type of stroke is caused by cholesterol deposition in the walls of blood vessels, a condition influenced by dietary choices. Dr Agbemaple highlighted the increasing prevalence of ischaemic stroke, attributing it to the accumulation of cholesterol in blood vessels due to the consumption of high-fat and oily foods, especially fried foods.
He emphasized the need for people to adopt healthier dietary and lifestyle habits to reduce the risk factors associated with stroke.
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