Which populations are at higher risk for stroke according to the material?

• A. Hispanic only
• B. Native American, Alaskan, African American and Latinos
• C. Caucasian and Asian
• D. African American only

Answer: (B)

Stroke risk isn’t the same for every group; the material emphasizes that multiple populations have a higher burden due to a greater prevalence of risk factors and disparities in care. Native American and Alaskan Native groups, along with African American and Latino populations, are identified as higher risk because they show higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and smoking, plus challenges in access to preventive healthcare. This combination raises both the likelihood of stroke and stroke-related mortality in these groups. The other options are too narrow, excluding populations that the material indicates are also at higher risk.