Trends in the incidence of ischaemic stroke in young adults between 1985 and 2011: the Dijon Stroke Registry

Abstract

Multiple factors may account for the increased incidence of ischaemic stroke in people aged <55 years including changes in vascular risk factors, better awareness of the disease and treatment options in the population and among practitioners leading to more frequent referrals for specialised care, and improvements in stroke diagnosis. Stroke prevention must be encouraged even in young adults.