Family History of Stroke is Associated with Greater Prevalence of Certain Risk Factors and Self-Reported Stroke Symptoms

Objectives Family history of stroke increases stroke risk, however mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear. We investigated whether family history of stroke is related to increased prevalence of stroke risk factors, unhealthy behaviors and self-reported stroke symptoms in middle-aged adults. Materials and Methods In a cross-sectional study conducted from November 2018 to January 2021 in 100 primary care facilities in Poland we...