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Know your risk and prevent a stroke

Stroke Riskometer™ is a unique and easy to use tool for assessing your individual risk of a stroke in the next five or ten years and what you can do to reduce the risk.

The app can also give you an indication of your risk of heart attack, dementia, and diabetes.

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