Blood group will tell whether you will suffer a brain stroke before the age of 60 or not. Know who is at greater risk?

Sometimes, signs of disease are already present in our bodies, which can be predicted by genes or blood type. A recent study published in the Journal of Neurology revealed that blood type may be directly linked to premature stroke. According to this study, people with blood type A (especially type A1) have a relatively higher risk of stroke before the age of 60. Let's find out what this research reveals and which individuals were at higher risk.

What did the research reveal?

This study included approximately 48 genetic studies, involving 17,000 stroke-affected individuals and approximately 600,000 non-stroke-affected individuals. All participants were between 18 and 59 years of age. During the genome-wide study, scientists identified genetic locations linked to premature stroke. One of these locations was found to be linked to blood type.

The report revealed that individuals with the A1 blood subtype are approximately 16% more likely to suffer a stroke before the age of 60 than those with other blood types. While the exact reason for this is not yet clear, it is believed that the A1 type affects blood clotting factors or other biological processes, which may increase the risk of stroke.

Expert Opinion

The study's lead researcher, Dr. Steven J. Kittner, a neurology professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a neurologist at the Medical Center, said:

"The incidence of early stroke is increasing today among young and middle-aged individuals. It is not only life-threatening but can also lead to lifelong disability even after survival. Despite this, research on the causes of early stroke has been limited."

Dr. Kittner believes that this research strengthens the possibility that genetic factors, especially blood type, play a significant role in determining a person's stroke risk. It is also hoped that in the future, on this basis, at-risk individuals can be identified in time and targeted prevention strategies can be made for them.

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