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Your Blood Type Affects Your Risk of an Early Stroke, Study Finds : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 25, 2025 6:25 pm
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Blood type has long been associated with various health implications, but a recent study has shed new light on the link between blood type and stroke risk. Research published in 2022 suggests that individuals with blood type A may face a higher likelihood of experiencing a stroke before the age of 60.

Our blood type is determined by the presence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells. While most people are familiar with the A, B, AB, and O blood groups, there are subtle variations within these categories due to genetic mutations.

The study, which analyzed data from 48 genetic studies involving over 17,000 stroke patients and nearly 600,000 non-stroke controls aged 18 to 59, found a significant association between the A1 blood subgroup gene and early-onset stroke. Individuals with a variation of the A blood group gene were found to have a 16 percent higher risk of stroke before the age of 60, compared to those with other blood types. Conversely, individuals with the O1 blood group gene had a 12 percent lower risk of stroke.

Despite these findings, researchers emphasize that the increased risk of stroke associated with blood type A is relatively small, and additional vigilance or screening is not necessary for individuals with this blood type. Senior author Steven Kittner, a vascular neurologist from the University of Maryland, noted that the underlying reasons for this association remain unknown but may involve factors related to blood clotting and blood vessel health.

It is essential to contextualize these findings within the broader landscape of stroke risk factors. While the study highlights a potential link between blood type and stroke risk, the majority of stroke cases occur in individuals aged 65 and older, with risks increasing with age. Additionally, the study primarily included participants from North America, Europe, Japan, Pakistan, and Australia, with limited representation from non-European populations.

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Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the increased stroke risk associated with certain blood types. The study also revealed differences in stroke mechanisms between early-onset and late-onset strokes, with early-onset strokes more likely to be influenced by clot formation rather than arterial blockages.

Interestingly, individuals with blood type B were also found to have an 11 percent higher risk of stroke compared to non-stroke controls, regardless of age. Previous studies have linked the genetic sequences for A and B blood types to conditions such as coronary artery calcification and venous thrombosis.

This study, published in Neurology, adds to our understanding of how genetic factors can impact our health outcomes. While the association between blood type and stroke risk is intriguing, more research is needed to fully comprehend the implications of these findings.

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