Why are cases of obesity and heart attacks increasing rapidly at a young age? How to control them? Doctors have given this advice.:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Obesity and heart attack cases are rising worldwide, especially among children. Senior medical experts have warned that sedentary lifestyles are responsible for this. This has led to a rapid increase in high blood pressure in adolescents, and heart attacks are occurring even at the age of 25. Experts believe that 50 percent of heart attack cases are now occurring in people under the age of 50. In Delhi alone, 60 percent of schoolchildren are obese. Given these alarming statistics, experts have warned that an immediate return to "Blue Zone" principles is essential to safeguard the health of the next generation.

What is a Blue Zone?

The "Blue Zones" are created by combining five countries around the world: Okinawa (Japan), Sardinia (Italy), Nicoya (Costa Rica), Icaria (Greece), and Loma Linda (California). People here live long, healthy lives and are highly active and energetic, thanks to their unique lifestyles.

Experts gave this advice, definitely follow it

Dr. Sanjeev Gehra, Senior Director and Head of the Department of Interventional Cardiology at Fortis, Noida, has warned about the seriousness of obesity and heart attacks, calling them an "epidemic." He said, “We are seeing cases of heart attacks at the age of 25, while 50 percent of cases are occurring in people under 50. This is mainly due to our sedentary lifestyle. The 60 percent obesity rate among adolescents is a warning of a deepening crisis and can cause severe organ damage by the age of 40. We need to focus on preventive screenings starting at 25 and adopt the simple 'Blue Zone' principle.”
Dr G.S. Grewal, former president of the Delhi Medical Association (DMA), argued that the Blue Zone is also fine but we need to create a real 'Pink Zone' which includes lifestyle changes, early detection of diseases and adoption of vaccination.
Dr. Rekha Gupta, former chief dietician at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), said, "Our ancestors were naturally mindful eaters. The biggest secret is that your satiety center takes a full 20 minutes to signal fullness to the brain. If you eat quickly, you inevitably end up overeating. We should eat slowly, savor the aroma of our food, and return to our traditional diet—whole grains, millets, and green leafy vegetables."