Stroke Rates in Younger Americans Have Nearly Doubled Since the 90s—and Scientists Can’t Fully Explain It
According to research published today, younger Americans are increasingly dealing with a health problem that was less common in past generations. Scientists at the University of Cincinnati examined data from a population study of residents in the area dating back decades. Compared to the early 1990s, the stroke rate among adults under 55 has substantially risen over time, they found.
- ▪According to research published today, younger Americans are increasingly dealing with a health problem that was less common in past generations.
- ▪Scientists at the University of Cincinnati examined data from a population study of residents in the area dating back decades.
- ▪Compared to the early 1990s, the stroke rate among adults under 55 has substantially risen over time, they found.
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According to research published today, younger Americans are increasingly dealing with a health problem that was less common in past generations. Scientists at the University of Cincinnati examined data from a population study of residents in the area dating back decades. Compared to the early 1990s, the stroke rate among adults under 55 has substantially risen over time, they found. More research into the factors contributing to this rise in early strokes is urgently needed, the researchers say. “We don’t know for sure why strokes are becoming more common, and we really need to understand why if we are going to reverse this trend,” study author David Robinson, a neurologist and rehabilitation specialist at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine, told Gizmodo.
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