Israeli scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and other scientific institutions have discovered early signs of stroke that occur during adolescence. The study was published in the scientific journal broadcasting Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health (JECH).
Low cognitive function refers to a decline in memory, mental performance, and other mental abilities compared with baseline.
An analysis of medical examination data from 1.7 million young people showed that declines in cognitive function between the ages of 13 and 20 predicted an increased risk of stroke at age 50 or earlier.
The researchers found that adolescents with average and low levels of cognitive functioning were 1.78 to 2.68 times more likely to have impaired blood flow to the brain than their peers with high levels of cognitive functioning.
The risk became even more pronounced when the scientists examined only ischemic (stain-caused) strokes. Adolescents with average cognitive function had a 1.92-fold increased risk of developing the disease, while those with lower cognitive function had a 2.97-fold increased risk of ischemic stroke.
The study also found notable differences in baseline performance across cognitive function groups. Adolescents with lower cognitive function were more likely to be overweight or obese, less likely to have completed high school, and more likely to live in low-socioeconomic areas.
The results suggest that cognitive function during adolescence is intertwined with various social aspects of health, which may further influence stroke risk.
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Source: Gazeta
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