Interstroke Study published in the Lancet identified that 10 risk factors caused 88-90% of all strokes (both hemorrhagic and ischemic).

1. Hypertension
2. Current smoking
3. Low waist to hip ratio
4. Unhealthy diet
5. Lack of regular exercise
6. Moderate or high alcohol intake
7. Psychosocial stress
8. Depression
9. High ratio of apoB to apoA1 lipoprotein (i.e. high cholesterol)
10. Diabetes
Reference: Interstroke Study, Lancet

