Listen to Story Renowned cardiologist Dr Naresh Trehan highlighted the alarming rise in heart attacks among young Indians in the post Covid-19 era. During a session at Agenda AajTak 2024, he attributed this surge to a combination of genetic predisposition, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and the lack of timely health assessments. Dr Trehan, Chairman & Managing Director, Medanta Hospital, highlighted that three key tests could serve as a "health horoscope," that offer early warnings about potential health risks.
India, he pointed out, leads the world in coronary heart disease cases, with genetic and generational factors playing a significant role. "Indians have a double predisposition to heart disease compared to Caucasians," he said. He added that the prevalence of diabetes is nearly twice as high in the Indian population compared to the global average.
This combination of diabetes and heart disease creates a lethal double burden, especially for young individuals. Dr Trehan strongly recommended that individuals undergo a comprehensive health assessment by the age of 30. These tests include genetic sequencing, lifestyle assessments, and regular evaluations for heart disease and diabetes.
Genetic Sequencing Advancements in science now allow genome sequencing to identify genetic predispositions to conditions like cardiac diseases, diabetes, and even certain cancers. If a family history exists, the risk for the next generation doubles, making early genetic screening crucial. Phenotyp.