India, July 15 -- Stroke is typically considered a disease of older adults, but in recent days, more and more patients who are younger, even in their thirties, are presenting with the symptoms of an acute stroke.

In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, neurologist Dr Amit Kulkarni shared that while age remains an important risk factor in stroke, changing lifestyles and certain underlying medical conditions are making stroke an emerging public health concern for youth.

"Data suggests that nearly one in every six to seven strokes occurs in individuals below the age of 45, and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) notes that around 14 percent of stroke cases in India occur in this younger demographic, highlighting that stroke is no lo...