A study of stroke in young patients has recently become a subject of interest. This is due to a lot of impact on the individual
and society. Study of stroke in young patients can lead to therapeutical results affecting both short term and long-term
outcomes. Our study is hospital based retrospective study for duration of 1 year. Thi Methods: Results: s study revealed stroke in young in 25.16%
of all stroke cases, with cerebral infarction in 56% and followed by intracerebral haemorrhage in 25.64%, and cerebral venous thrombosis in 18%.
The most common presenting symptom was hemiparesis. The most prevalent risk factor for stroke in young was hypertension followed by
diabetes mellitus, alcohol consumption and smoking. Stroke in young requires a differe Conclusion: nt approach to investigate and treat. This is
due to different underlying etilogy as compared to elderly. Although traditional risk factors are associated with stroke, behavioural pattern such as
smoking and alcohol may cause and promote development of stroke in young.
