Sky News: The global rate of stroke among young and middle-aged people has risen significantly according to a new study.
Sky News: The global rate of stroke among young and middle-aged people has risen significantly according to a new study.
In 20 years, the number of strokes afflicting people aged 20 to 64 rose by a quarter, researchers found.
Strokes suffered by this age group now make up 31% of the global total, compared with 25% prior to 1990.