PREVALENCE OF HEART DISEASES IN YOUNGER INDIANS

Promed Hospital | June 29, 2022

4 min. read

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death among both Indian men and women. Studies reveal that cardiovascular illnesses affect Indians a decade earlier than they usually affect people in Western countries. Nearly 3 million people die due to stroke and heart attack every year.

Unlike the usual pattern of attacking the elderly and those with pre-existing heart problems, heart diseases have become more prevalent among the younger population in recent years. According to recent research, 25% of individuals who have experienced heart attack belong to the age category of below 45 years old.

With heart attacks and heart diseases on the rise among young Indians, it's time to recognize the seriousness of the problem and take the necessary and required actions to lessen the burden of cardiovascular diseases in today's generation.

It is revealed that the likelihood of an attack can be influenced by a variety of factors such as lifestyle practices, nutrition plan, workout regimen, stress management, etc. This was discovered as around 30% of the younger population that suffered heart diseases in the past, did not have or experience common risk factors of heart diseases such as smoking, drinking, high BP, diabetes, etc.

Several cardiologists also revealed that they have witnessed an increase in people suffering heart attacks in their 20s and 30s. Among this group, there were cases where blockages developed over time, followed by certain indications and symptoms such as chest discomfort, tightness, etc., whereas there were also certain cases where heart diseases occurred without any warning symptoms.

Take a look at these necessary steps to lower your risk of heart disease.

1. Manage stress levels

2. Eat healthily and maintain a healthy weight

3. Control your cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

4. Change your sedentary lifestyle into a more active one.

5. Reduce excessive sugar and fat consumption

6. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol.

7. Prefer isotonic exercises over isometric workouts.

8. Avoid taking supplements unnecessarily.

9. Make sure to visit a cardiologist and have a cardiac check-up regularly if there is a strong family history of heart problems.

That being said, one must not ignore any new symptom just because he or she is in their 20s and 30s. Visit a cardiologist right away if you experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest discomfort, excessive sweating, dizziness, arm pain, etc. Try to upgrade to better and healthier lifestyle practices and avoid everything that increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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At Promed Hospital, we try to retain a logical approach while providing the finest comprehensive cardiac treatment possible. Our cardiology department is equipped with the most up-to-date heart care technology. Our cardiologists are dedicated to providing the finest treatment to our patients and are well-versed in dealing with a wide range of heart problems.

Our Cardiology section is equipped with ECG, ECHO, Treadmill test, Holter monitoring, ABI measurement, Carotid dopplers, and other tools to treat a variety of heart disorders, including angina, heart attacks, heart failure, valve difficulties, arrhythmias, pacemaker issues, and more.