Increased risk of stroke in overweight women, Study

Helsinki: obese women under the age of 55 have a higher risk of stroke due to blood clots, a new study has found.

According to media reports, this study was conducted by Finnish researchers and the results were published in the Journal of the American Stroke Association.

The findings are based on a Finnish study that includes the analysis of more than 10,000 people from birth to age 50. Researchers have found that trying to lose weight after middle age may not eliminate the risk of ischemic stroke.

According to the American Heart Association, ischemic stroke, caused by an accumulation in the blood vessels that supply the brain, is the most common type of stroke and accounts for 87% of all stroke cases.

Research suggests that medical professionals should focus on overweight and obesity in youth and promote healthy eating and physical activity from childhood.