医学英语：关于中风你了解多少

Strokes are caused by either an obstruction of blood flow to the brain or bleeding in the brain.

中风的原因要么是血液向大脑流通不畅，要么是脑内出血。

Nearly 800,000 strokes occur each year in the U.S. and are among the leading causes of disability. Most strokes can be prevented.

美国每年大概有80万中风患者，中风是导致残疾的主要原因。多数中风都可以预防。

Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes; maintaining a healthy weight; eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in fat; limiting alcohol consumption; and quitting smoking can all decrease your chances of having a stroke.

控制血压、胆固醇和糖尿病；保持健康体重；饮食多吃水果和蔬菜，少脂肪；限制饮酒；还要戒烟，这些有助于降低中风几率。

If you think someone is having a stroke, call 120 and get medical help immediately.

如果你觉得有人中风了，要立即拨打120获取医疗援助。

The chance of survival and recovery is higher if you get treatment right away.

立即得到治疗能提高存活率和康复率。