"Stroke risk" refers to the likelihood or probability of experiencing a stroke, which is a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain. It means the chances of having a stroke, which can cause serious health problems. Full definition
Without making major shifts in their diet, just the minor tweak of adding nuts appeared to cut stroke risk in half. (nutritionfacts.org)
Over a follow - up of about five years, the researchers found two factors were significantly associated with increased stroke risk: alcohol - related hospitalization — which doubled risk — and age. (health.com)
Other stroke risk factors were measured prior to the stroke. (sciencedaily.com)