Cohort Study | Association of younger vs. older ages with changes in incidence of stroke and other vascular events, 2002-2018.

Association of Younger vs Older Ages With Changes in Incidence of Stroke and Other Vascular Events, 2002-2018 – JAMA (free for a limited period)

See also: Diverging Temporal Trends in Stroke Incidence in Younger vs Older People: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (free for a limited period)

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Data from Oxford area in @JAMA_current show worrisome incr. in stroke rate in adults <55 yrs comparing two time periods. 67% incr seen in younger adults, 15% decr in older adults. Need further study of why young stroke rates are on the rise#MYStrokeCenterhttps://t.co/MG4MgUGAA4

— Seemant Chaturvedi (@ChaturvediNeuro) August 9, 2022

The consistently divergent temporal trend in stroke incidence at younger vs older ages highlights the urgent need to better understand etiology and prevention of stroke at younger ages. https://t.co/phhRcpWwRw

— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) August 9, 2022