Seniors who are children of divorce face greater stroke risk, study finds

Parental divorce in childhood tied to 61% higher stroke risk in older adults

Experiencing parental divorce in childhood is associated with a significantly higher risk of stroke in older adulthood, even after accounting for key risk factors such as income, depression, and diabetes.

‘Extremely Concerning’ Stroke Risk For Children Of Divorced Parents

Kids of divorced parents are nearly two-thirds more likely to have a stroke in later life than those whose parents didn't split.

Children whose parents divorce are more likely to have strokes as adults

People whose parents divorced before adulthood are at significantly higher risk for stroke as adults, a new study shows. Americans 65 and older were 61% more likely to have a stroke if their parents had divorced when they were children. Divorce may serve as a catalyst for chronic stress, which elevates risk of stroke.

Seniors who are children of divorce face greater stroke risk, study finds

Seniors have a 61% higher risk of stroke if their parents divorced when they were children or teenagers, researchers reported in a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One.

Higher Stroke Risk Among Children of Divorce

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People with divorced parents are at greater risk of strokes, study finds

Adults whose parents divorced when they were children are more likely to suffer a stroke in later life, a study suggests. Experts are unsure what is driving...