Stroke can affect anyone regardless of age, but certain factors can heighten the risk. Understanding these risk factors is crucial for stroke prevention. Some factors are beyond control, such as age, sex, family history, and race or ethnicity, these are referred to as non modifiable factors. age and family history are the prominent non-modifiable risk factors for strokes. women face a slightly higher lifetime risk compared to men, partly due to differences in their vascular physiology which predisposes them to the condition. Certain racial and ethnic groups, such as Black individuals of African descent and Pacific Islanders, have a higher incidence of strokes compared to other populations, researcher concluded that it is because these groups have a higher prevalence of stroke risk factors such as hypertension, and diabetes. the main goal of the preventative measures of strokes is to control the modifiable risk factors. these factors include hypertension, obesity, high levels of LDL, diabetes, and a sedentary lifestyle. Obesity increases the risk of stroke due to its association with conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. hypertension increased strain on the blood vessels, making them more susceptible to damage and increasing the risk of blood clots and vascular blockages. an elevated LDL level contributes to plaque formation in the blood vessel. diabetes also contributes to the build up of plaques within the arteries. the elevated levels of blood sugar in diabetes can lead to damage and inflammation of the blood vessel walls, making them more susceptible to plaques