The nurse is planning information about stroke frequency as part of a community health education program.Which demographic groups should the nurse include that are at higher than average risk for stroke? (Select all that apply.)

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Some population groups,such as African Americans,American Indians,Alaskan natives,and Mexican Americans,have a higher than average risk.Recent studies indicate that the risk of stroke may be higher in women during pregnancy and the 6 weeks following childbirth.Patients who have had a TIA have an increased risk of having a stroke; about 24% to 29% of patients who experience a TIA will have a stroke within 5 years.Strokes are most common in people over the age of 75.B.Asian Americans are not as high risk.

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