I remember thinking that I was too young to have a stroke but I was wrong'

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"Strokes could rise by almost 42 per cent if people don't take care of their health, according to new estimates released by the Stroke Association. The charity predicted more than 414 people a day could have stroke by 2035 - the equivalent of around 151,000 per year. A vast increase from the 280 a day at present, or 106,565 each year. Having high blood pressure is considered to be the single biggest risk factor, the charity said,"

"having a stroke. Mother-of-three Claire Arnopp, 40 from Welwyn Garden City, said that her stroke in December 2024 had been a wake-up call after she had let stress overwhelm her life and began to ignore her health. I remember thinking that I was too young to have a stroke but I was wrong, she said."

The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting and fundraising to keep journalism accessible without paywalls. New estimates from the Stroke Association warn stroke cases could rise by almost 42 percent by 2035, reaching more than 414 people a day, or around 151,000 per year. Current figures are about 280 strokes daily, roughly 106,565 annually. High blood pressure is identified as the single biggest risk factor. An aging population and more people living with long-term conditions contribute to the projected rise. A 40-year-old mother of three described a stroke in her late thirties as a wake-up call linked to stress and neglected health.

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