Global Burden and Risk Factors of Stroke in Young Adults, 1990 to 2021: A Systematic Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Abstract

Since 2015, there has been a concerning rebound in the age-standardized incidence rates of ischemic stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage among young adults globally. Given regional and sociodemographic index variations in risk factors, targeted and cost-effective policies and interventions are urgently needed to reduce stroke burden in this demographic.