Drug Abuse as an Emanating Risk for Stroke in Young Adults
Sulena; Sharma, A.K.
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 65(12): 74-78
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5772 PMID: 29327525 Document Number: 694268
Drug abuse is a substantial risk factor for stroke among patients under 45 years of age and ranks second among the most commonly identified potential risk factors. Drug abusers aged 15 to 44 years are 6.5 times more likely to have a stroke than non drug users. Stroke occurring in persons under 45 years of age accounts for only 4% of all strokes but causes an enormous toll in personal suffering, lost productivity, and health care costs.