Background: Strokes are a global public health problem. They are the third leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease and cancer. They are the leading cause of disability in adults. They are characterized by known risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity, poor diet, obesity, etc. Objective: The aim of our study is to assess the role of patients’ lifestyle in the occurrence of strokes following armed conflict. Method: This is a prospective study that took place from April 2021 to October 2023. It involved 430 patients and 230 controls, all of whom lived in C？te d’Ivoire during the military-political crisis. Results: Poor diet, lack of respect for identity, impaired quality of life, rejection by the community and lack of access to schooling for children are risk factors for post-armed conflict stroke. Conclusion: Our study on the role of patients’ lifestyles in the occurrence of strokes following the military-political crisis in C？te d’Ivoire revealed that poor diet, lack of respect for identity, impaired quality of life, rejection by the community and lack of access to schooling for children are also risk factors.
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