Nigeria, April 12 -- More young Nigerians are now suffering strokes, an illness once associated with older adults, raising concern among medical experts about shifting lifestyles and overlooked risk factors.

A stroke is a medical emergency marked by a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, caused either by a blockage or bleeding.

Nicholas Aderinto, a neuroscience expert, explained that changes in lifestyle, rising cases of untreated hypertension, and increased use of recreational drugs are among the factors pushing more young Nigerians into the high-risk category for stroke.

Mr Aderinto noted that many young people are having strokes without realising it, due to poor attention to health and general lack of concern.

"Usually, ...