In recent years, an increase in the number of cardiovascular diseases and sudden heart attacks has been observed among young people aged 20-30.
According to research by "BBC News", both genetic and lifestyle-related factors seriously affect the heart health of young people.
Samir Alam, a cardiologist at the American University of Beirut, states that cases of heart attack and stroke among young people have “sharply increased” in the last 10 years.
A study conducted in the USA also showed that heart diseases in individuals aged 30–45 have increased by 50% in the last 15 years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2019, 32% of all deaths worldwide were related to cardiovascular problems.
According to Modern.az, doctors indicate sedentary lifestyle, fast food consumption, obesity, high blood pressure and cholesterol, diabetes, and tobacco use as main risk factors.
It is noted that false perceptions about electronic cigarettes being “safer” particularly increase risks among young people.
Experts also emphasize that the risk of heart attack and stroke doubles for up to three years in individuals who have had COVID-19. Psychological stress, high cortisol levels, and urban noise also contribute to the hardening and blockage of blood vessels, increasing fatal cases among young people.
Experts state that prevention is more important than medical examination. Quitting smoking, eating healthy, and engaging in active physical exercise for 30 minutes at least three days a week are recommended. Regular heart check-ups are advised for men from the age of 40 and for women from the age of 45.
