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The study was published in the journal Stroke
Ischemic strokes occur when a blood vessel supplying the brain is obstructed
Pregnancy-related conditions can raise a woman's risk of stroke

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Young adult women more likely to experience a stroke than men: Study

Name: Young adult women more likely to experience a stroke than men: Study
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Description: In adults aged 35 years or younger, women are 44% more likely to have an ischemic stroke compared with men, according to a new study.

In adults aged 35 years or younger, women are 44% more likely to have an ischemic stroke compared with men, according to a new study.

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53

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Young adult women more likely to experience a stroke than men: Study

According to a recent study, young adult women are more likely to suffer from an ischemic stroke compared to men. The study was published in a special edition on the female cardiovascular health of the journal Stroke.

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Ischemic strokes, which account for the large majority of all strokes, occur when a blood vessel supplying the brain is obstructed.

The research was based on a review of 16 previous studies on stroke incidence among young adults and found that women aged 35 and younger are 44% more likely than men their age to experience one.

As per researchers, Pregnancy-related conditions, including blood clots, high blood pressure and diabetes, can raise a woman's risk of stroke.

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