Stroke in young adults is a major public health problem, and
further research using standardized methodology is needed.
Future studies should be multicenter in design, with a specific definition of the term “young adults” and specific diagnostic
and classification criteria in order to give us more precise
epidemiologic data. These studies will provide clarity by
enabling comparison of incidence rates between countries
and trends over time, along with insights into underlying
etiologic mechanisms. Prevention is the primary treatment
strategy, aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality related to
young stroke, but there are no specific recommendations or
guidelines. In the near future, organizations such as the World
Stroke Organization, the European Stroke Organization, and
the American Heart and Stroke Association should make
an effort to publish recommendations or a guideline for the
prevention and treatment of stroke in young adults. Given the
increasing incidence of stroke in the young, there is an objective
need for more research in order to reduce this burden.