Even though obesity rates are rising, the magnitude of change during the study period was small and obesity is a weak risk factor for stroke, Burke said by email. Conversely, hypertension is generally the strongest risk factor and became more widely recognized and aggressively treated during the study period, Burke added.
“So while I wouldn’t rule out an increase in conventional risk factors driving an increase in stroke in the young, if rates are truly going up, my best guess it’s for reasons other than classical risk factors,” Burke said.
Still, people can take steps to lower their risk.
“To prevent stroke in general, the story is to stop smoking, get regular exercise, watch your diet and make sure that your vascular risk factors are evaluated and well-controlled,” Burke advised.
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