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Lifestyle Changes In Covid-19 Pandemic And Impact On Modifiable Stroke Risk Factors, Kelly J. Chan Jan 2021

Lifestyle Changes In Covid-19 Pandemic And Impact On Modifiable Stroke Risk Factors, Kelly J. Chan

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Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and disability in the USA. Underlying conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease predispose an individual to increased risk of stroke. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic presents many challenges to these patients in terms of active health management and maintenance. A screening tool was developed to assess patient patterns of lifestyle behavioral changes measured by modifiable risk factors for stroke (medical condition management, diet, exercise, and smoking habits).