Stroke Rates Climb Among Younger Americans

New CDC data reveals a significant increase in stroke prevalence in adults under 65, linked to rising obesity and hypertension rates.

Stroke rates rose by 15% among Americans under 65 from 2011 to 2022.
Adults aged 18 to 44 saw a 14.6% increase in stroke prevalence.
Obesity and high blood pressure are major contributing factors to the rise.
Black and Hispanic Americans experienced higher increases than white Americans.
Awareness of stroke symptoms has improved, potentially leading to better outcomes.