RISING INCIDENCE OF STROKE IN YOUNG ADULTS:
CAUSES AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Vietnam records more than 200,000 stroke cases annually, approximately 50% of which are fatal. Currently, about 15% of stroke patients are aged 15 – 50. Notably, the rate of stroke among young individuals increases by 2% each year. The incidence of stroke in young people is on the rise, directly impacting the working-age population. What causes strokes in young people? How can strokes in young people be prevented? Let's find out with Sante Hospital in this article.

Reasons behind the rising incidence of stroke at younger ages:

In addition to genetic factors and underlying comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and metabolic disorders, cryptogenic stroke in young adults accounts for 25% -30%. There are numerous causes of stroke in young individuals, primarily attributable to an unhealthy lifestyle, including:

• Dyslipidemia: An inappropriate diet along with frequent consumption of fast food, greasy foods, sugar, etc., elevates blood lipids, causing atherosclerosis and thrombotic arterial occlusion that impairs cerebral blood circulation across various brain regions or induces intracerebral hemorrhage due to ruptured vessels.

• Obesity and physical inactivity: Prolonged sedentariness and excessive sitting among young individuals impair circulation and reduce toxin elimination, hindering blood flow—a direct precursor to cardiovascular disease and hypertension that significantly elevates the risk of Stroke.

• The use of stimulants, alcohol, and tobacco induces damage to the liver, kidneys, and vascular system, as well as metabolic disorders,

• Stress and anxiety: The demands of modern life subject young adults to intense pressure and apprehension, precipitating chronic fatigue, depression, and sleep disorders. Over time, this leads to refractory, severe forms of hypertension and chronic conditions stemming from immune system compromise, predisposing individuals to the risk of Stroke.

To prevent potential stroke risk factors, young adults should proactively undergo stroke risk screening. At the same time, they should adjust their lifestyle and daily habits toward healthier eating, and establish a reasonable daily and work schedule tailored to their health status as advised by healthcare professionals.
Citation: What is driving the rising incidence of stroke in younger populations? | VTV24

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