Insulin Resistance Increases Stroke Risk: A Cross-sectional Study from NHANES 1999-2018 and A Mendelian Randomization Study

Key Points

• To investigate the relationship between insulin resistance and stroke risk in young adults using cross-sectional data and mendelian randomization.
• Conducted a cross-sectional analysis using NHANES data from 1999-2018
• Utilized mendelian randomization to assess causal relationships
• Focused on young adults to evaluate stroke risk associated with insulin resistance.
• Insulin resistance is linked to a higher risk of stroke in young adults.
• Cross-sectional data supports the association between insulin levels and stroke risk.