Are Lifestyle Factors Associated With Stroke Severity?

A healthy lifestyle may not be associated with a lower risk of adverse stroke outcomes, according to a study published in Stroke. A total of 82,597 patients presenting with acute stroke were identified using the Danish Stroke Registry. An unhealthy lifestyle did not increase the risk of severe stroke, in-hospital pneumonia or urinary tract infection, but being underweight was associated with a higher 30-day mortality for men and women. Read more >>>