Caused by interruption of blood supply by blood clots or bleeding in the brain There are 6000 to 7000 new cases every year in Hong Kong There are more than 3000 people died of complications of Stroke Heart disease High blood pressure (hypertension) High cholesterol level Diabetes Aging Smoking Control blood pressure Avoid food rich in glucose Quit smoking Carrying out body checks regularly   Difficulty in swallowing Difficulty in speech Weakness of limbs Paralysis Incontinence Coma Death