Why the cases of death due to cardiac arrest are increasing in youth, what mistake is the youth losing their lives?

Due to today’s lifestyle and deteriorating health habits, the cases of heart attack i.e. cardiac arrest are increasing rapidly among the youth. This danger, which is once limited to the elderly, is now visible even at the age of 20-40. Let’s know the major reasons behind this.

Lack of quality health

Lack of sleep and irregular schedule deteriorates the metabolism of the body. Till late night spending time on screen, more use of social media or mobile games can increase blood pressure. This embalance gradually gives rise to “silent” health issues like obesity and diabetes, which can become the major cause for heart attack.

Sadentary lifestyle and bad diet

Today’s youth spend more time sitting in front of the desk or mobile. Craze of fast food, processed snacks, sugar drinks and junk food is increasing problems like obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and insulin resistance. All these are high risk factors of heart disease.

Constant stress

Academy, job or social media pressure increases cortisol and adrenalin levels in the body. For a long time it damages the hormonal imbalance arteries and increases the chances of heart attack.

Smoking, Westing and Substance Use

Cigarettes or venting damages the arteries and increases the risk of blood clots. Caffeine and stimulants present in energy drinks can suddenly change heart rhythm, especially among the youth who do not know their heart condition.

Unknown Health Conditions and Genetic Factors

Many youths are unaware of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or inherited heart conditions. These “silent” threats can suddenly take the form of cardiac arrest.

Overtrening and fitness misconception

More or extra workouts can put stress on the heart, without medical checkup. It is necessary to create a balance between heart fitness and rest.

What do experts say?

Famous interventional cardiologist Dr. Harsh Mehta recently discussed the increasing cases of heart attack at the age of 25 in a video. He said that increasing stress, unhealthy foods, and lifestyle habits among the youth, such as the use of screen, excess caffeine intake, and lack of physical activities, are becoming the main causes of heart attack. Dr. Mehta has appealed to the youth to improve their lifestyle, exercise regularly, and reduce mental stress so that heart diseases can be avoided.

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Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.

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