'Higher stroke risk' in young people

The occurrence of a stroke is usually associated with people over the age of 65. But according to a new report, young people are now at higher risk for the condition. The consensus report, published in the journal Neurology, analyzed the recognition and management of stroke in people between 15 and 44 years of age in the US. The analysis revealed that overall, 15% of the most common types of strokes occur in young people and adolescents, with more young people showing risk factors for strokes...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news