Why are there more and more cerebral infarctions in China, but fewer in the United States? Doing these 2 points is more important than supplementing folic acid

Uncle Li, who lives in Hebei, is in his early 70s this year. Since he and his children were married early, he embraced his grandson early. The family is harmonious and full of children and grandchildren, which makes many peers envious.

But one day while walking, Uncle Li suddenly fell down, and one side of the limbs was immobile and the other side was drooling. The accompanying family members hurriedly called the emergency number and were diagnosed with acute cerebral infarction by the doctor. Fortunately, the treatment was timely, but Uncle Li's speech and walking were affected to some extent.

1. Why is there an increasing number of cerebral infarctions in China, but a decrease in the United States?

A GBD2016-based data published in NEJM shows that from 1990 to 2016, the probability of cerebral infarction among adults worldwide was 24.9%, and China topped the list, with a stroke risk of 40%. Moreover, the incidence of stroke in China has been showing an upward trend, compared with that in the United States, the incidence has dropped a lot.

High incidence of cerebral infarction in China, high blood pressure is the culprit. According to the case analysis of Zhongshan Hospital, 92.3% of cerebral infarction patients have primary diseases of hypertension . In addition, due to the Chinese people's three-high eating habits, it also lays a hidden danger for the occurrence of cerebral infarction . The decline in cerebral infarction data in the United States is mainly related to the government's mandatory supplementation of folic acid . The United States has added folic acid to flour since 1998, allowing citizens to supplement folic acid.

2. Folic acid alone is not enough. Doing these two points is more important than supplementing folic acid.

Up to 80% of cerebral infarction can be prevented. In fact, folic acid supplementation alone is not enough. Doing well in these two points is more important than folic acid supplementation.

1. Control blood pressure

Hypertension, as the culprit of the high incidence of cerebral infarction, must be paid attention to. This chronic disease cannot reverse the damage to vascular cells and arteriosclerosis, so blood pressure must be controlled.

2. Quit smoking

Smoking will increase the concentration of carbon monoxide in the body and increase the risk of arteriosclerosis and cerebral infarction, so it is necessary to quit smoking as soon as possible.

Three, three symptoms, be alert to the coming of cerebral infarction

In addition to the prevention of cerebral infarction from life, it is also necessary to understand the signals sent by cerebral infarction. The following three symptoms appear, and we must be alert to the signal of cerebral infarction.

1. Facial

 Cerebral infarction is caused by cerebrovascular disease. Once the disease affects the nerves, it may cause some symptoms such as drooling during sleep, nausea, dizziness, confusion, vomiting, and transient blindness.

2. Numbness in fingers

Numbness of fingers has been experienced by many people, but we must be alert to sudden numbness and inability to close fingers, etc., be careful that it is caused by transient cerebral ischemia.

3. Lower limbs

Cerebral lesions may cause contralateral hemiplegia or weakness. If symptoms such as one-leg weakness, hemiplegia, or falling on the ground occur, be careful that it is caused by ischemic stroke.

The high incidence of cerebral infarction in China is related to the Chinese people's high blood pressure and the three-high diet. It is recommended to supplement folic acid properly, control blood pressure, and quit smoking. If you find the signal of cerebral infarction, you must pay attention to it and seek medical treatment in time to avoid aggravation of the disease and even affect your health and life safety.

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