Why so many people are having strokes in their 20s, 30s and 40s: ‘We’ve never had patients so young’

Strokes are on the rise among younger people, with a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealing that between 2020 and 2022, there was a 14.6% increase of strokes among people aged 18 to 44.

While the alarming trend has been stumping medical professionals, one expert shared some intriguing theories with The Post.

“We’ve never had patients so young,” said Dr. Mohammad Anadani, chief of neuroendovascular services for the Endeavor Health Neurosciences Institute.