A recent revelation by health professionals shows there has been an alarming rise in the number of stroke cases among young Ghanaians.
The source claims with patients as young as 30 years old are now being admitted to local hospital facilities.
This is quite disturbing due to the fact that young people constitute the workforce of every nation and if this continues it could be disastrous.
The acting Programme Manager of Non-Communicable Diseases for the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Efua Commeh, attributes the surge in stroke cases to uncontrolled hypertension that has become prevalent among young people in the country.
This represents a significant shift from the past when strokes were primarily recorded in those aged 80 and above.
Dr. Commeh emphasizes that hypertension is a serious problem in Ghana, with local hospitals seeing a growing number of young people presenting with hypertension, largely due to stress from school, work, and other sources.
Other contributing factors to stroke among young people include unhealthy diets, smoking, alcohol use, and physical inactivity.
Dr. Commeh encourages young people to get enough rest, eat a balanced diet, exercise, and get regular medical check-ups. She also urges corporate organizations to undertake annual medical screenings for their employees to detect any issues early on.
Furthermore, Dr. Commeh recommended that young people diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension should take their medication and work with their doctors to control their conditions.
Moreover, with proper care and management of stress, many of the health risks associated with hypertension and stroke can be mitigated, allowing young people to live longer, healthier lives.
