- The LE8 score evaluates diet, physical activity, etc.
- Lower LE8 scores correlate with higher stroke risk.
- Average LE8 score for stroke victims was 57.32.
- The study utilized National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data.
- Self-reporting of health behaviors is a potential bias.
- A dose-response relationship was observed with stroke risk.
- Enhancing LE8 scores may help reduce individual stroke risk.
- The authors found no conflicts of interest.
Source: BMJ Open