Industrialist's Son Dies at 49: Why Young Indians Face Sudden Cardiac Arrest? Doctor Explains

• Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal, died at 49 from cardiac arrest, highlighting a concerning trend among young people.
• Padma Shri Dr. Mohsin Wali notes a significant rise in sudden cardiac arrest cases post-COVID, affecting even active individuals and schoolchildren.
• Causes include congenital conditions (Brugada, Long QT), genetics, high stress from work/commute, sleep deprivation, and high blood pressure.
• Environmental factors like pollution (harmful gases, PM 2.5) and unhealthy diets (junk food, refined items leading to obesity) contribute significantly.
• Lack of physical activity due to modern conveniences (mixers, cars, elevators) further exacerbates health risks for young people.

Why It Matters: Sudden cardiac arrest in young Indians is rising due to lifestyle, stress, pollution, and post-COVID effects; disciplined living is key.