Stroke attacks younger people

JAKARTA: Stroke has begun to attack younger people, starting from the age of 30, compared to the previous pattern where the ailment only attacked those aged above 50.

Haryono Suyono, Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Stroke Foundation, said on Tuesday that the country's improving condition, particularly in economics, has prompted young people to consume more foods with higher cholesterol.

"Some experts predict that 12 million Indonesians above 35 could be susceptible to strokes," he said, adding that a nationwide campaign to prevent strokes must be launched. -- Antara