What are the high-risk populations for cerebrovascular disease?

The high-risk populations for cerebrovascular disease:

(1)Elderly individuals:

With aging, the blood vessel walls undergo changes, particularly in the form of atherosclerosis, which is a high-risk factor for cerebrovascular disease.

(2)Individuals with the following chronic diseases:

1. Hypertension: 60% to 70% of cerebrovascular disease patients have a history of hypertension.
2. Heart disease: Individuals with heart disease, especially coronary heart disease, are five times more likely to develop ischemic cerebrovascular disease compared to the general population.
3. Diabetes: The incidence of cerebrovascular disease is 21 times higher in individuals with diabetes compared to the general population, and 20% of cerebrovascular disease patients have a history of diabetes.
4. Hyperlipidemia: Individuals with hyperlipidemia are twice as likely to develop ischemic cerebrovascular disease compared to the general population.
5. Chronic bronchitis: Patients with chronic bronchitis may have a fourfold higher risk of cerebrovascular disease compared to the general population.
6. Cervical spondylosis: Cervical spondylosis can affect blood supply to the brain, increasing the risk of cerebrovascular disease.
7. Hematological disorders: Hematological disorders are one of the causes of cerebrovascular disease.

(3)Individuals with the following genetic, constitutional, and lifestyle factors:

1. Individuals with a family history of cerebrovascular disease in direct relatives have a 2.5 times higher risk of developing cerebrovascular disease compared to the general population.
2. Obesity: Obesity increases the risk of cerebrovascular disease.
3. Individuals with an irritable temperament or Type A personality may have a 3.5 times higher risk of cerebrovascular disease compared to the general population.
4. Women who have given birth to multiple pregnancies (four or more) may have a twofold higher risk of cerebrovascular disease compared to those with three or fewer pregnancies.
5. Individuals who consume fatty meat have a fivefold higher risk of cerebrovascular disease compared to the general population.