Every 5th heart attack death in the world occurs in India: Read what this alarming report says

News Topical, Digital Desk : Heart disease is proving to be the most deadly disease worldwide today. Due to increasing health carelessness and changing lifestyles, this crisis has deepened in India as well.

The World Health Organization's statistics are truly alarming: approximately 19.8 million people worldwide died from heart disease in 2022. It's worth noting that 85% of these deaths were due to heart attacks and strokes alone.

20% of deaths due to heart attacks occur in India alone.

The latest report, "Beat by Beat 2025," released by BM Birla Heart Hospital, reveals another stark truth. According to the report, India alone accounts for 20% of all heart attack deaths worldwide, compared to more than 190 countries.

The situation is most serious in eastern India

The report highlights significant gaps in prevention, timely diagnosis, and heart care in the country. According to the data:

• 30% of the total deaths due to heart diseases in India come from Eastern India alone.
• One in 10 adults in the region suffers from heart disease.
• If we talk only about West Bengal, then the number of coronary heart disease patients there is much higher than the average of the entire country.

There are three major reasons behind the high mortality rate in these areas: late detection of the disease, lack of screening, and lack of access to medical help in the golden hour .

Disease network in South and Southeast Asia

This study provides an in-depth analysis of the situation in India as well as South and South-East Asia.

The report states that the incidence of ischemic heart disease in South Asia is 80% higher than in East Asia and 30% higher than in Southeast Asia. Furthermore, stroke accounts for 42% of heart disease deaths in South Asia, significantly higher than the global average. Hypertension is the leading cause of hemorrhagic stroke. The report also highlights that the number of deaths from heart disease increased sharply across Asia during the pandemic years.

Why are youth between 25 to 45 years of age becoming victims?

Heart disease is no longer limited to the elderly. Cases are rapidly increasing among young people between the ages of 25 and 45, a direct correlation to our modern lifestyles. According to reports, these specific conditions are proving dangerous for young people's hearts:

• Chronic stress and digital burnout: The report states that 72% of urban working professionals are facing 'chronic digital fatigue' and stress due to constant use of screens.
• Loneliness: People who are isolated and lonely have a 15% increased risk of developing coronary heart disease.
• Lack of sleep: Not sleeping properly and bad routine are also increasing the risk of this deadly disease among the youth.

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