On World Heart Day, a campaign is being launched to create awareness about heart health among the youth. Statistics of the last 10 years suggest that the heart of the youth is becoming increasingly weak, causing not only heart attacks, but also other cardiovascular diseases. Doctors are urging the generation Z to prioritize their heart health and warning that if this problem is not resolved in time, we will all have to bear the consequences.
According to doctors, there have been cases in which the youth have suffered more serious heart damage than the elderly. Given the increasing cases of heart disease among the youth, it is very important to be aware of warning signs. The theme of this year’s World Heart Day, “Do not miss a single beating”, emphasizes this message.
Cardiovascular risk is increasing in generation z
Dr. Bhumesh Tyagi said that about 10 years ago, very few youths had heart attack or heart disease, but now it has become common. Every month, the younger generation, including generation Z, contains about 15–20 cases of heart attacks and strokes. Some of these people do not have diabetes or any other disease.
Symptoms of heart attack
According to Mayo Clinic, chest pain may feel like pressure, stiffness, pain or pain. This pain or restlessness can spread to the shoulders, hands, back, neck, jaw, teeth or sometimes upper part of the abdomen. Women may have abnormal symptoms, such as a mild or strong pain in the neck, hand or back. Sometimes, the first symptom of a heart attack is a sudden stoppage of heartbeat.
Cold sweat fatigue chest pain or indigestion dizziness or sudden dizziness
A study published in the American Journal of Cardiology has revealed shocking figures. The study states that generation z, many of which spend more than 7-8 hours a day in front of screens, increases the risk of severe cardiovascular problems. In most heart attack cases, screen time is becoming a major risk factor. Therefore, the younger generation should be cautious.
Measures to prevent heart attack
To avoid a heart attack, it is necessary to adopt a healthy lifestyle, including eating good food, exercising daily, sleeping on time and limiting the time to be spent on screen for entertainment. To keep your heart healthy, do as much physical activity as possible. This may reduce the risk of heart attack.