Why Young Adults Should Care About Their Heart Health?

The Silent Build-Up of Heart Disease

- Dr. Jo Joseph Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, LCHS Heart Institute, Kochi

When you're young, the idea of heart disease might seem like a distant concern reserved for older generations. After all, you're active, resilient, and feel invincible. However, the truth is that heart health is not just a problem for middle-aged or elderly individuals—it's a critical aspect of wellness that young adults should prioritize starting now.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) often begins early in life, with modifiable risk factors like inactivity, unhealthy diets, smoking, and sleep disorders silently increasing the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in young adults.