Heart attack was usually associated with the elderly. Most of its cases were seen in the elderly, but now many cases of heart attack are being reported in the youth as well. Recently, the cause of death of many actors has also been heart attack. Having a heart attack at a young age is quite worrying.

However, there can be many reasons behind this, which is very important to know and understand. To know about this, we spoke to Dr. Sanjeev Chaudhary (Chairman of Cardiology Department, Meringo Asia Hospital, Gurugram). He discussed the causes of heart attack in youth and ways to prevent it (Heart Attack Prevention Tips).

Why are young people getting more heart attacks?

• Bad lifestyle- Over time, the lifestyle of young people has become quite unbalanced, which includes spending too much time in front of the computer, unhealthy food, and lack of exercise. All these harm cardiovascular health.
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• Stress and Anxiety- Academic pressure, career anxiety, and social pressure are increasing on today's youth. These increase the level of stress and anxiety, which increases the risk of heart disease.
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• Smoking and alcohol consumption- Smoking and alcohol consumption increase the risk of heart disease. These habits also increase the risk of heart attack in young people.
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• Unhealthy Diet- Due to availability of food quickly and easily, youth mostly prefer to eat fast food and junk food, which is harmful for heart health .
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• Obesity- The problem of obesity is also increasing rapidly among the youth, due to which the risk of heart disease increases.
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• Genetics. Some people have a family history of heart disease, which puts them at higher risk.
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• Drug abuse: Some young people become addicted to drugs, which increases the risk of heart disease.

What to do to avoid heart attack?

• Adopt a healthy lifestyle – exercise daily, eat a healthy diet, and get plenty of sleep.
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• Learn stress management techniques – Techniques like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing can help reduce stress.
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• Stay away from smoking and alcohol- Stop smoking and alcohol consumption completely.
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• Maintain a healthy weight – Try to maintain a healthy weight to avoid obesity .
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• Get regular health checkups- Get regular checkups done by your doctor, so that any problem can be detected on time.
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• Know family history – If there is a history of heart disease in your family, talk to your doctor and get the necessary tests done.
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• Stay away from drugs- Do not use drugs.