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Stroke in young adults.

Charles Ellis¹

¹Department of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA. ellisc@musc.edu

Disability and Health Journal

|December 3, 2010

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Stroke affects a significant number of young adults in the U.S., with varied costs and outcomes depending on stroke type. This study profiles these stroke cases using national data.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Stroke in young adults (18-44 years) is often underestimated.
Limited national data exists on the scope of stroke in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

To profile stroke incidence, characteristics, and costs in young adults in the United States.
Utilize a national dataset to provide a comprehensive overview.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the 2007 Nationwide Inpatient Sample dataset.
Estimation of patient numbers, length of stay, costs, and discharge disposition for young adults with stroke.

Main Results:

In 2007, 41,587 young adults experienced stroke (4.9% of all stroke cases).
Ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and intracerebral hemorrhage were the main types.
Average hospital costs were higher for young adults compared to the overall stroke population.

Conclusions:

Stroke is a substantial concern for young adults in the U.S.
Hospitalization costs for stroke in young adults exceed those for the general stroke population.