The number of stroke cases is on the rise, particularly among young individuals... and the reasons are explained here.

Neurologists worldwide are concerned about the rising incidence of strokes in young individuals, a departure from the traditional association of strokes with older age. The shift necessitates identifying new causes of strokes in the young and adjusting prevention efforts to avert future social and economic burdens. The increase in strokes among young people is linked to factors such as uncontrolled hypertension, obesity, smoking, substance use, specific health conditions like migraine with aura, pregnancy, and heart disease, emphasizing the need for personalized prevention strategies and improved access to healthcare and education.