Scientists discover the intriguing reason behind a mysterious outbreak of strokes in “healthy” young people

Why?

• Cigarette smoke narrows, reducing blood flow to the brain.
• It promotes the formation of blood clots, which can block a vessel and cause a stroke.
• It accelerates inflammation of vessels, increasing the risk of hypertension and rupture.

And the worst? Even after stopping, the risk of stroke remains high for several years before returning to normal.

An alarming figure:
While the overall smoking rate is falling, young people between the ages of 25 and 34 remain the largest smokers, with nearly one in six still smoking addicted.

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