Why seemingly healthy people can still have a stroke, explains neurologist

On World Stroke Day, neurologist Dr Ritu Jha said people who don't smoke, drink or have diabetes can still suffer strokes because risk factors often stay silent for years. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is among the most common, along with undetected cholesterol and diabetes. Irregular heartbeats and inherited clotting disorders can also trigger strokes, making regular check-ups important.