Matters of Heart: Why Is Young India at Risk

Taking care of your body isn't just about fitness and nutrition; it's about keeping your heart healthy too.

- Abigail Banerji

Once seen as an age-related concern, heart disease is now striking younger generations at an alarming rate. Reports of sudden heart attacks among young individuals are becoming a frequent and troubling trend. Dr. Kayan Siodia, consultant cardiologist at P.D. Hinduja Hospital and MRC, Mumbai, highlights the growing concern: "Our data reveals that nearly 25% of heart attack patients are under the age of 40. This paints a grim picture, especially in the post-Covid-19 era, leading us to question whether there is a direct correlation." The numbers back this trend. A recent report by Mahajan Imaging and Labs shows a 20-30% increase in preventive cardiac cases among those aged 30 to 65. This suggests a growing awareness of heart health but also raises questions about why cardiovascular risks are rising among the youth.