Stroke Riskometer
Quick Overview
Stroke Riskometer™ is a unique and easy to use tool for assessing your individual risk of a stroke in the next five or ten years and what you can do to reduce the risk.
The app can also give you an indication of your risk of heart attack, dementia, and diabetes.
Available to download on the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android.
Health Professional Review
This app has been reviewed by Health Navigator, to read the review click here.
Assess your personal risk of stroke in a few minutes.
Using 20 scientifically tested questions anyone between the ages of 20 to 90+ can quickly see their risk of stroke, as well as get essential information on how they can reduce their chance of stroke by using the Pro version.
Award winning app!
In 2014, out of 100,000+ health-related apps, Stroke Riskometer™ App has been selected by leading doctors as a top health app worldwide (number 1 app in Medical Conditions category for iOS). The app won based on its medical accuracy, its utility in supporting health or healthy living goals, and usability.
Stroke Riskometer™ was a finalist for New Zealand Innovators Award, category Innovation in Health & Science.
Available to download on the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android
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