Risk factors associated with stroke in young adults

a brief review of the literature

Authors

  • Caroline Colnago Demoner Hospital Universitário Cassiano Antônio Moraes
  • Lucas Grobério Moulim de Moraes Hospital Universitário Cassiano Antônio Moraes
  • Giselle Alves de Oliveira Hospital Universitário Cassiano Antônio Moraes
  • Mariana Lacerda Reis Grenfell Hospital Universitário Cassiano Antônio Moraes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47456/rbps.v26isupl_3.14

Keywords:

Stroke, Risk factors, Young adults

Abstract

Introduction: Stroke is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, with a consequent reduction in quality of life. Its prevalence has been increasing in young adults, which generates enormous socioeconomic impact and reinforces the importance of etiological investigation. Objectives: This study aims to review the main risk factors that are associated with stroke in young adult.; Methods: Literature review based on PUBMED, using the terms "stroke AND young adults AND risk factors". Results: The prevalence of risk factors varies according to age, sex and geographic location. In addition to traditional risk factors (smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, among others), there are other factors, known as non-traditional, that play a role in the increase in the incidence of stroke, such as migraine, use of recreational drugs and pregnancy. Conclusion: It is important to identify the main risk factors related to stroke in young people to enable appropriate primary and secondary prevention strategies to be devised.

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2025-02-11

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Demoner CC, Moraes LGM de, Oliveira GA de, Grenfell MLR. Risk factors associated with stroke in young adults: a brief review of the literature . RBPS [Internet]. 2025 Feb. 11 [cited 2025 Apr. 5];26(supl_3):100-6. Available from: https://periodicos.ufes.br/rbps/article/view/47633

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Vol. 26 No. supl_3 (2024)

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