Stroke Rates in Younger Americans Have Nearly Doubled Since the 90s—and Scientists Can’t Fully Explain It

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What happened

New research shows that strokes are increasingly hitting Americans under the age of 55, but scientists aren't sure why.

Key facts

  • New research shows that strokes are increasingly hitting Americans under the age of 55, but scientists aren't sure why.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:00:53 UTC.

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