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- U.S. researchers at the University of Cincinnati reported stroke incidence more than doubled among adults 20–54.
- Incidence rose from about 34 to 62 strokes per 100,000 people per year between 1993-1994 and 2020.
- Substance use among younger stroke patients increased from 4.6% to 40.2%.
- Hypertension was identified as the strongest risk factor, prompting experts to urge BE FAST awareness.