Heavy smoking linked to unexplained stroke in young adults, particularly in men and people aged 45-49

Heavy smoking linked to unexplained stroke in young adults, particularly in men and people aged 45-49

By Liberty Gilbert and Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A recent study finds that people under the age of 50 who smoke heavily have a higher risk of experiencing an unexplained stroke. The study, published in Neurology, found that this was particularly true in men and people in the 45-49-year-old age group. “Our findings suggest that continued public health efforts around preventing smoking, especially heavy smoking, may be an important way …