Why many young Indians suffering heart attacks? AIIMS doctor explains
Friday, September 3, 2021 IST
Dr Ambuj Roy, professor of cardiology of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, explained in detail the main reasons behind the rise in heart attack and cardiac arrest cases in the younger generation.
Forty-year-old Siddharth Shukla's death has left many shocked. The actor and Big Boss Season-13 winner died with initial reports suggesting heart attack as the cause of his death on Thursday.
Heart-related ailments among young Indians recently have become a concern for health experts. The issue is being debated why there has been a surge in heart attack cases in relatively younger age groups in India.
In an exclusive interview to India Today, Dr Ambuj Roy, professor of cardiology of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, explained in detail the main reasons behind the rise in heart attack and cardiac arrest cases in the younger generation.
Dr Roy emphasised that mental stress, physical health and other reasons were linked to rising cases of heart disorders among young Indians. Excerpts:
IT: Why are these deaths happening in people who exercise and eat healthy too?
Dr Roy: Exercising is not the only thing. Stress is driving more and more people into alcohol and drugs. People exercise but to release stress, they end up smoking and drugs abuse. The hormone changes happening in the body due to these are directly linked to heart disorders.
IT: How much of a role do stress and mental health play when we speak of heart attacks?
Dr Roy: Mental health is equally important. We are so driven in our lives and jobs and in general. Our lifestyle is very stressful.
Many people are working long hours around the clock without realising that they have not given time to their own physical and mental health.
It is the pressure to prove oneself in the professional life that is also leading to this high-voltage lifestyle where little time is given to personal health.
IT: Is genetic predisposition or family history also a factor?
Dr Roy: Asians are more predisposed to having cardiac disorders due to our genes. And, there is nothing we can do about it. One of the reasons is the genetic formation. Hence, young people in our country are facing heart attacks more than our western counterparts.
IT: What can people do to prevent these disorders?
Dr Roy: Get regular health check-ups. Avoid smoking to release stress. Avoid drugs abuse. Take care of mental health through meditation and yoga. One needs to 'slow down' to check our lifestyle habits.
Related Topics
Related News & Articles
One of the most prolific and beloved political figures of India, Sushma Swaraj suffered a massive cardiac on Tuesday night and left the whole country in grief. The ...
Recently posted . 894 views . 8 min read
Meditation doesn't come easy for many people. And that's where kirtan - an ancient participatory music experience offers another method. Without the work of...
Recently posted . 867 views . 5 min read
Drinking fruit juice may seem like a tasty way to stay healthy, but science suggests that fruit juice could actually be out to harm us if consumed over a lifetime.<...
Recently posted . 1K views . 1 min read
New Delhi: another research suggests breastfeeding may diminish a mother's heart attack and stroke chance later in life.
Breastfeeding offers giganti...
Recently posted . 2K views . 18 min read
You must have seen many advertisements where the toothpaste companies promise to whiten your teeth in no time. But don’t we all agree that think prevention is...
Recently posted . 857 views . 3 min read
Trending News & Articles
Lung cancer is usually not noticeable during the early stages. Most people are diagnosed when the disease is at an advanced stage. According to Cancer.org, it is ...
Recently posted . 7K views . 2 min read
The health benefits of wood apple include [1] relief from constipation, indigestion, peptic ulcer, piles, respiratory problems, diarrhea, and dysentery. It also b...
Recently posted . 4K views . 2 min read
Bael, also known as the “Wood Apple”, is a species native to India. The bael tree is considered to be sacred to the Hindus. A famous drink known as sh...
Recently posted . 4K views . 2 min read
Do you know what milia are? Milia is a skin condition which causes the appearance of small white hard bumps on the skin which usually appear on the face, neck or ch...
Recently posted . 4K views . 2 min read
More in Food & Health
Bursting with vitamins, fatty acids, and antioxidants—ghee when applied topically can fight wrinkles and frizzy hair amongst other things
Recently posted. 1K views . 1 min read
Highlights
• Chunda is a popular raw mango preparation consumed across India
Recently posted. 806 views . 2 min read
Here’s Why Going For A Run Outside Might Be Better
Recently posted. 814 views . 0 min read
Recently posted . 871 views
Recently posted . 763 views
Recently posted . 621 views
Recently posted . 1K views
Recently posted . 1K views . 42 min read
Recently posted . 1K views . 109 min read
This Christmas You will simply love this mouth-watering taste of chocolate mocha cake made of hot coffee, chocolate, butter and coco.
Ingredients:
<...
Recently posted. 752 views . 9 min read
The study finds that chronic kidney diseases are more common in polluted areas vis-a-vis areas with comparatively cleaner air.
Recently posted. 756 views . 0 min read