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

Why are young men more affected?

One particular question is that, in 20 years, strokes among men under 39 years of age have increased by 25%, while for women, the increase has been only 1%.

Why this gap? Several hypotheses emerge:

• Higher consumption of tobacco and nicotine young men.
• Less rigorous medical follow-up, men generally consult less often than women.
• A riskier lifestyle, with unbalanced diet, high stress, and excessive alcohol consumption.
• Lack of physical activity, which promotes hypertension and cardiovascular disorders.

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