why young Indian are dying because of heart attack

Hectic lifestyle: the reason behind heart attack in early age.

Recently, you might have come across several news stories regarding the death of young people due to heart attack. 

 News of a popular TV actor, Sidharth Shukla, passed away due to cardiac arrest, 

. Just a month later,  

Kannada cinema superstar, punish Rajkumar, died of a serious cardiac arrest

After he complained of uneasiness just before his workout session.

But in fact, he was also the ambassador for the premature heart attack prevention initiative from a hospital in Bangalore.

You might be thinking 

What's people opinion and believe?

While some people think that excessive workout in the gym is responsible for cardiac problems. Others blame COVID19 vaccines.

So this blog will sum up everything, the real reason behind this heart attack and what's causing harm to your health?

According to a study , Indians are twice more prone to suffer from heart problems than Caucasians,

Six times more than the Japanese, and twenty times more inclined than the Chinese. 

 

The reason behind it is genetic.. 

According to IIT study 40-45% of Indians carry a set of genetic variations that puts them at a higher risk of cardiac disease. 

This gene is called the CHGA promoter haplotype. 

It is common throughout the world, but its expression is more common among the Indian population.

Why Are Younger Indians More Vulnerable?

1. Stress and Lack of sleep

Doctors say Indian youth is more stressed and sleepless, placing them at greater risk for heart problems. 

Today's generation of young people lives in a hectic environment fueled by competition and social media.

Says Dr. S. Aravindakumar (Primary Interventional Cardiologist)

Most Indian youth with heart problems work in highly stressful areas such as computer science and the entertainment industry. As this sector involves hectic schedule. This raises their stress levels and reduces their sleep periods. 

Low sleep quality causes high blood pressure, high cholesterol and atherosclerosis.

These are the underlying causes of cardiac illness.

While pandemic made it even worse. 

Prolonged social isolation, lockdowns and restrictions have increased the level of mental stress experienced by Indian people. 

2. Lack of exercise and bad diet. 

According to WHQ, healthy adults are required to do at least 150 minutes of moderate to intense exercise per week.

But in one study, 41% of Indians don't.

Poor nutrition, Indian foods lack protein, essential micronutrients, 

3. Smoking, Alcohol and other drugs

1 in 4 deaths due to heart disease - smokers suffer from related diseases.

As chemical used in cigarettes leads to the development of several cardiovascular conditions. 

According to another report, over the last 30 years, alcohol use among Indians has increased by 55%.

As stress levels rise, people choose to use more alcohol and tobacco.

Finally let's cover-up other important aspects does COVID-19 has made young Indians more vulnerable to heart disease.

A study showed that people who had been hospitalized for COVID-19 were about three times more likely to have serious heart problems within eight months of being hospitalized. 

This is because COVID-19 affects the interior surface veins and arteries, increasing the risk of cardiac complications. 

But yes, if you ask a doctor, he/she suggests that heart attacks and strokes are preventable.

By excercising regularly,better sleep cycle and managing stress levels