Stroke risk in younger age groups is increasing and requires targeted prevention
by Iain J. Marshall, Charles D. A. Wolfe, Matthew D. L. O‘Connell While global stroke incidence has reduced considerably in recent years, a new study suggests that stroke risk may be increasing among younger age groups. Worryingly, the main drivers are well-established risk factors with effective treatments, but new risks are emerging. Development of more accurate risk algorithms and novel…
A recent study published in PLOS Medicine highlights that stroke risk is on the rise among younger age groups, necessitating targeted prevention efforts. While global stroke incidence has decreased, there has been a concerning trend of increasing stroke risk in younger populations. The main drivers of this risk are well-established factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, which have effective treatments.
However, new risks are also emerging, and the study emphasizes the need for more accurate risk algorithms and targeted prevention programs to address this growing concern.
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