Heart Attacks in Young Indians: What’s Fueling the Silent Surge?
A Growing Concern In recent years, India has witnessed a troubling rise in heart attacks among young adults. According to hospital data from 2020 to 2023, 50% of heart attack patients were below the age of 40 (New Indian Express) . But Why Is This Happening? Let’s explore the real reasons behind this hidden epidemic —and why Indians are more affected , despite eating less fat than the West. 1. COVID's Lingering Impact on the Heart Studies show that even after recovery, COVID-19 leaves behind inflammation, especially in the heart and blood vessels. COVID survivors are twice as likely to suffer heart attacks or strokes - even young, fit individuals. It also increases blood clotting , silently damaging arteries over time. 🔗 Reference: Nature Medicine Study's – 2022 2. Genetic Predisposition : Why Indians Are More Vulnerable Indians don’t need to be obese to be at risk. Our bodies store more visceral fat (the fat around internal organs), even at a normal BMI. We also have ...