Lifestyle Factors-
Poor diet: High intake of processed foods, refined carbs, sugary drinks, and trans fats leads to obesity and clogged arteries.
Sedentary habits: Desk jobs, long screen time, and lack of exercise weaken cardiovascular health.
Smoking & vaping: Both damage blood vessels, raise blood pressure, and reduce oxygen supply.
Alcohol & drug use: Excessive alcohol and stimulants like cocaine/amphetamines can trigger sudden cardiac events
Stress & Mental Health
- Chronic stress from work, financial pressure, and urban living raises cortisol and adrenaline, which damage blood vessels.
Medical Conditions Emerging Earlier–
- Obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure—once considered “old age” problems—are now common in people under 40.
- High cholesterol and insulin resistance silently damage arteries over time.
Genetics & Family History–
- A family history of early heart disease significantly raises risk.
- Conditions like familial hypercholesterolemia (very high inherited cholesterol) can cause heart attacks in the 20s or 30s.
Post-COVID Effects-
- COVID-19 has been linked to lingering inflammation, clotting issues, and microvascular damage, which can increase cardiac risk.
Neglect of Early Symptoms-
- Young people often dismiss chest discomfort, fatigue, or shortness of breath as “stress” or “exhaustion,” delaying treatment.
🛡️ Prevention & Protection-
- Regular check-ups: Blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screening should start before 40.
- Daily activity: At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise.
- Diet reset: More whole foods, less processed junk.
- Stress management: Meditation, yoga, or even structured downtime.
- Quit smoking/vaping and limit alcohol.
- Awareness: Don’t ignore early warning signs—seek medical help immediately.
👉 In short: it’s a perfect storm of modern lifestyle, stress, early-onset chronic diseases, and sometimes genetics that’s driving this trend. The good news is, most of these risks are modifiable with awareness and lifestyle changes.
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