Sharp Increase in Stroke Rates Among Younger Adults
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Stroke rates among Americans under 65 have risen by about 15% from 2011 to 2022, with significant increases among younger adults aged 18 to 44. Contributing factors include rising obesity and high blood pressure rates, better recognition of stroke symptoms, and possibly the opioid epidemic. The CDC emphasizes the importance of recognizing stroke signs using the F.A.S.T. method to improve outcomes.
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