Search
+
Read. Lead. Succeed. ET Prime - For Members Only
  • Sharp Insight-rich, Indepth stories across 20+ sectors
  • Access the exclusive Economic Times stories, Editorial and Expert opinion

Disease

Heart ailments in young Indians are on a tear. But fixing lifestyle remains an arduous task.

Heart ailments in young Indians are on a tear. But fixing lifestyle remains an arduous task.
Heart ailments in young Indians are on a tear. But fixing lifestyle remains an arduous task.
Getty Images

Synopsis

A silent epidemic of increasing heart issues among young Indians is sweeping through the country. Unhealthy diet, stress, lack of physical activity, and improper sleep habits are the key reasons behind this alarming trend. The remedies are simple, but difficult to adopt. ET Prime's state-of-the-heart report on World Heart Day.

“When I started practice in India about 30 years ago, I would see a person under 30 years or between 30 and 35 years with some heart trouble only once or twice in a year. Now I see them every week.” This statement from India’s renowned heart surgeon Ramakant Panda reveals a disturbing reality of our times. A silent epidemic of increasing heart issues among young Indians is sweeping through the country, and the lurking danger cannot be missed. In
  • FONT SIZE
  • SAVE
  • PRINT
  • COMMENT
ET

Uh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.

Worry not. You’re just a step away.

Why ?

  • Exclusive Economic Times Stories, Editorials & Expert opinion across 20+ sectors

  • Stock analysis. Market Research. Industry Trends on 4000+ Stocks

  • Clean experience with
    Minimal Ads
  • Comment & Engage with ET Prime community
  • Exclusive invites to Virtual Events with Industry Leaders
  • A trusted team of Journalists & Analysts who can best filter signal from noise
  • ​Get 1 Year Complimentary Subscription of TOI+ worth Rs.799/-​

The Economic Times