By Dr. Kartik Bhosale | 25/11/2021

Why Heart Attacks Are Increasing In Youth?

The first decade of the 21st century brought rapid changes in the modern lifestyle – some better while others for the worse. With more convenience and technology, an increasingly sedentary lifestyle has contributed to the rising cases of cancer, heart attack, and stroke. 

For many years, the typical high-risk age group was 45 years and beyond. However, in India, the younger population is becoming increasingly susceptible to cardiac diseases. Heart attacks in young people is increasing rapidly. Here are the few of the reasons told by Dr. Kartik Bhosale – Best Cardiologist in PCMC.

Reasons of increasing Heart Attacks in Youth:

  1. Role of Diabetes: India has over 70 million diabetic people and that includes the younger generation as well. Even though genetics have a big role to play here, poor diet and prolonged hours of sitting are causing this chronic disease. 
  2. Consumption of Tobacco: Tobacco consumption is a major risk factor that’s causing an increase in heart attacks in Indian youth. Research indicates that 26% of cardiac diseases in younger people between 30-44 years of age are caused by tobacco use.

  3. Inadequate Sleep: Besides eating habits, an inactive lifestyle is also increasing the danger of heart attack in Indian youths. They aren’t getting enough exercise while eating foods high in saturated fats and sugar.

    Such diet causes bad cholesterol to rise and that puts additional pressure on the heart as well as the liver. If you are concerned about your diet talk to best dietecian in PCMC.

Lifestyle Changes for Heart Attack Prevention:

  1. Stop smoking
  2. Choose good nutrition
  3. High blood cholesterol
  4. Lower high blood pressure
  5. Be physically active every day
  6. Aim for a healthy weight
  7. Manage diabetes
  8. Reduce stress
  9. Limit alcohol