Heart disease is a serious health problem globally, with people of almost all ages being at risk. If we look at global health reports, we find that the risk of heart-related diseases has increased in the last two to three decades, but since the beginning of the coronavirus epidemic, it has emerged as a serious problem.
A decade or so ago, heart disease was seen as a problem associated with aging, but now younger people, from children to the elderly, are at risk. Not only this, this deadly disease is also increasing new challenges every year.
Now that we are moving towards the end of 2023, it is important to take a look at heart diseases and the problems caused by them this year, so that we can learn how to keep the heart healthy in the next year and the years to come. , this can be given serious attention.
The problem of heart disease seen in people of all ages
The risk of cardiovascular diseases was observed throughout the year. Cases of deaths of people under 20 years of age while dancing to DJs or working out in gyms have been reported. This year has also been quite challenging for those who already have chronic heart problems.
Health experts found that apart from the impact on the heart caused by Corona, the risk of heart problems increased due to disturbances in lifestyle and diet. This year, heart problems were also reported in many children, doctors say that most of them had congenital heart-related problems.
Health Minister cautioned
Given the increasing cases of death due to heart disease and its complications in the year 2023, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya advised all people to keep taking care of the heart.
The Health Minister said that people who have been victims of serious corona disease should avoid hard physical work or exercise, as this can increase their risk of a heart attack. Mandaviya said at an event in Gujarat that a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows that cases of heart attacks are increasing among youth who have recovered from severe Covid-19 infection.
ICMR alerted in the study
ICMR experts said in a study that cases of sudden heart attacks have increased rapidly after Covid-19. Young people have also become victims of the infection due to its side effects. The risk of this is being seen even in victims of COVID-19 or those who have not been infected.
To find out the causes of heart attacks, researchers examined more than 100 people who died of heart attacks. It was found that most of these were people who had contracted the infection during the pandemic. MRI examination of the dead bodies also revealed heart-lung problems due to corona.
Somewhere while doing Garba, somewhere else he died due to a heart attack while dancing at weddings.
Media reports of the year 2023 show that this year many cases of heart attacks and cardiac were reported while dancing at weddings, playing Garba, and during festivals.
Related to this, the Gujarat government's report for December shows that 1,052 people have died due to heart attacks in the state during the last six months. About 80 percent of them were in the age group of 11 to 25 years. State Education Minister Kubre Dindor said, 'The 108 ambulance service receives 173 cardiac emergency calls per day. Other states have also had a similar situation.
Be alert for the year 2024
Cardiologists say cardiac health issues are emerging as a serious threat. In the year 2024, everyone needs to take special precautions to keep their heart healthy. Heart problems can occur at any age, so everyone needs to be careful.
For this, it is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, consume a healthy and nutritious plant-based diet, and take measures to control blood pressure and stress. Get your heart checked once or twice a year as per the advice of health experts.
(PC: ISTOCK)
