Earlier, heart attacks were thought to be a disease that affected one in later years but not anymore. There has been a disturbing rise in the number of young people suffering from heart attacks. Especially in healthy young adults, this disease has been observed at a more alarming rate.
In the last four years, there has been a 66 percent rise in the number of heart attacks in young people in America – with one in every five heart attack patients being under the age of 40. A r eport on Daily Mail has explored the connection of this trend with the Covid-19 pandemic. ALSO READ: World Heart Day 2024: Young adults beware as these lifestyle mistakes could trigger early heart attacks Reasons behind alarming rise of heart attacks in young adults The report mentions that many factors are at play in increasing the risk of heart attacks in young and fit adults – drug use, obesity and sedentary lifestyle are some of the main reasons.
However, considering the timing, Covid-19 is also suspected to be at play here. The Covid-19 virus can cause widespread inflammation throughout the body, especially affecting the heart and causing blood clots. During the lockdown, people were bound to stay at home – this further triggered depression, anxiety and stress.
These all can trigger heart attack risk. ALSO READ: Increasing risk of heart attacks: Time to understand it bette r ALSO READ: 4 reasons why heart attacks are growing among the young population Impact of covid: The timing of surge in hea.