Ischemic and Non-ischemic Stroke in Young Adults - A Look at Risk Factors and Outcome in a Developing Country.

Objective Stroke among young adults is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Efforts are being taken to control stroke in the general population, but in parallel, there is an increasing trend of stroke among the young population. These patients are often affected by physical disability, cognitive impairment, and loss of productivity, all of which have personal, social, and economic implications.