Long associated with the elderly, strokesStroke (CVA) is becoming increasingly common in other age groups. This worrying trend was highlighted by researchers at the University of Cincinnati in the United States. In a study published on September 23, 2026, in the journal Neurology, They analyzed the evolution of this public health scourge in the Cincinnati area between 1993 and 2020. The result: the number of cases remains stable among seniors, while it is increasing among adults under 55. This reality is not limited to this region of the United States, but, on the contrary, affects a large part of the globe.
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This increase, which affects people under 55, is mainly due to an increase in ischemic accidents.
The number of stroke cases in people under 55 years of age has reportedly increased sharply.
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