According to a study recently released by the CDC, rate of stroke for males younger than 34 years old is sharply increasing, while rates for older men and women are declining. The study, purely epidemiological in nature, does not identify potential reasons for the increase, though researchers postulated that increased obesity, lifestyles and use of illegal drugs may be, in part, responsible. Read the rest of the story at this link:
“According to a study recently released by the CDC, rate of stroke for males younger than 34 years old is sharply increasing, while rates for older men and women are declining.” This statement ignites fear into my very soul. My oldest brother is now 32 years old. He has significantly high blood pressure and works night shift at Fulton Bank. In reading the article and the risk factors increasing stroke, I immediately thought of my brother. Now, I’m looking on how I can have him become more proactive in his health
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