According to Dr. Le Cong Tri - Head of the Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, Thu Duc City Hospital, in 2024, the unit will receive nearly 800 new stroke cases with an increase of about 10% per year.
Notably, the group of patients under 45 years old accounts for 15% of the total number of cases, with some cases being only 15-16 years old. This figure reflects the alarming rejuvenation trend of stroke.
Dr. Tri said that the main cause of the above condition stems from unhealthy lifestyles and the increase of chronic diseases that have not been well controlled.
Being overweight, obese, lazy to exercise, smoking, alcohol abuse, stimulants along with underlying diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and dyslipidemia are leading risk factors for stroke in young people.
Early recognition of stroke signs and bringing patients to medical facilities as quickly as possible is a decisive factor in the patient's ability to save lives and recover.
Doctor Tri recommends that people maintain a reasonable diet and exercise regularly. Minimize the use of stimulants, alcohol, and tobacco. In particular, strictly control underlying diseases and conduct regular health check-ups to detect risk factors early.
In the face of increasingly young strokes, raising public awareness of disease prevention and timely treatment when there are signs of stroke is an urgent task.
At People's Hospital 115, in 2024, the unit received more than 17,000 stroke cases. In particular, the number of stroke patients receiving intensive care at the hospital is increasing, increasing the rate of patients being saved.
