Recreational drugs triple the risk of stroke in young people, study finds

About 100,000 people have strokes each year in the UK, according to Stroke Association

8 Mar, 23:01 — 8 Mar, 23:01

Why this matters

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability globally, and its occurrence in young people can have devastating long-term consequences. Understanding modifiable risk factors like recreational drug use is crucial for public health interventions and prevention strategies.

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What sources agree on

Recreational drug use increases the risk of stroke in young people
The findings are based on a study of medical data from approximately 100 million people

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Recreational drugs can more than double the risk of stroke

agreed·The GuardianThe Independent

Amphetamine users have a 122% higher risk of stroke

unverified·The Guardian

Cocaine users have a 96% higher risk of stroke

unverified·The Guardian

Cannabis users have a 37% higher risk of stroke

unverified·The Guardian

About 100,000 people have strokes each year in the UK

unverified·The Independent

Coverage gaps

Specific percentage increases in stroke risk for different recreational drugs (amphetamines, cocaine, cannabis)

ReportedThe Guardian

MissingThe Independent

Annual stroke statistics for the UK

ReportedThe Independent

MissingThe Guardian

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The GuardianMostly Factual153d ago

Recreational drugs can more than double risk of stroke, study suggests

Medical data from 100m people shows risk 122% higher for amphetamine users, 96% higher for cocaine and 37% higher for cannabis Recreational drugs can more than double the risk of stroke, with some of the most concerning impacts seen among younger people, a major review suggests. Scientists analysed medical data from more than 100 million people and found that the risk of stroke was 122% higher for amphetamine users and 96% higher for cocaine users compared with those who did not take the drug...

By Ian Sample Science editor

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The IndependentMostly Factual153d ago