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You are at risk for stroke if:

  • Your blood pressure is 140/90mm Hg or higher.

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  • Your total cholesterol is greater than 240mg/dl.

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  • You smoke cigarettes.

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  • You have diabetes.

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  • You are obese. (see chart below)

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  • You exercise less than 30 minutes a day five days a week.

 

If you weigh as much or more than the listed weight for height, then you are considered obese:

Height Weight Height Weight
4’10 129 5’8 177
4’11 133 5’9 182
5’0 138 5’10 188
5’1 143 5’11 193
5’2 147 6’0 199
5’3 152 6’1 204
5’4 157 6’2 210
5’5 162 6’3 216
5’6 167 6’4 221
5’7 172