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Stroke has become one of the leading causes of death in the world.<\/p>\nStroke has become one of the leading causes of death in the world.<\/p>\n
One group in particular is experiencing a spike in stroke risk. And it\u2019s exactly the group that\u2019s most vulnerable.<\/p>\n
Since the mid-90s, strokes in patients under the age of 45 have shot up as much as 53%.<\/p>\n
While the overall rate of stroke has gone down, the increasing number of younger people suffering from a stroke is rising. <\/p>\n
The rise is due to large numbers of young people suffering from high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, at increasingly earlier ages, with 1 in 5 children under the age of 5 now considered clinically obese.<\/p>\n
More than 80% of strokes can be prevented; however, this serious health concern is going under the radar since this group of sufferers are less likely to visit their doctor for regular check ups.<\/p>\n
Younger people also may not recognize, or especially don\u2019t expect the signs of stroke. \u201cI\u2019m too young to suffer a stroke,\u201d they think.<\/p>\n
Common stroke signs include arm weakness, slurred speech, and a drooping face.<\/p>\n
Even hospitals often write off stroke in younger people, as migraine or alcohol intoxication and send them home without treatment.<\/p>\n
Time is of the essence when stroke symptoms occur; the longer you go without blood flow to the brain the worse the outcome is going to be.<\/p>\n
There are several tests that can help detect stroke risk factors, such as cholesterol, triglyceride, and A1c levels that measure average blood sugar during the past few months. <\/p>\n
Another important marker is the C-reactive protein test, which checks for chronic inflammation.<\/p>\n
Several studies now conclude that small elevations in blood pressure in early adulthood are linked to a severe rise in stroke and heart attack risk in later life.<\/p>\n
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