Youth Heart Attacks Surge: Under 45s at Risk, Stress & Sedentary Lifestyle Blamed

• Heart attacks, once an elderly issue, now affect 4-10% of youth under 45, with deaths increasing in the 15-44 age group.
• Stress from corporate competition, unattainable targets, and social media influence raises heart attack risk by 30-50%.
• Sedentary lifestyles, 8-10 hours on screens, and lack of physical activity contribute to heart problems and high blood pressure in youth.
• Metabolic risks like diabetes, high cholesterol, and high BP, previously seen after 40, now appear as early as 25 due to poor diet and sleep.
• Prevention includes 30 minutes of daily physical activity, fiber-rich diet, reduced salt/sugar/oil, and 7-8 hours of deep sleep.