Additionally, in 2021, 19,744 persons in the 30 to 60 age range nationwide passed away from heart attacks, accounting for 70% of all heart attack deaths. The data also showed that persons between the ages of 45 and 60 were the most likely to die from a heart attack, followed by people between the ages of 30 and 45; the causes were lifestyle, increased physical labour, and excessive stress. With the development of technology, elderly people have become more sedentary, which results in a lack of physical activity, which in turn leads to several health issues, including an increased risk of a heart attack. These lifestyle changes have been labelled as the most prominent causes of the rise in heart attacks.
Dietary changes are another factor that not only has an impact on the elderly but also has a significant negative impact on young people’s cardiovascular health. Having COVID is another element that might be contributing to the increase in heart attacks. A small number of people have been reported to experience blood clots. Having said that, further research is required to understand the potential side effects of having COVID positive.
More importantly, it should be mentioned that accurate information on the occurrence of heart attacks in both the elderly and the young population is lacking. Given that this knowledge is crucial for figuring out the underlying causes of the problem and creating workable prevention efforts, this is a serious concern. Because it is possible to lower the risk of heart attacks among the elderly population with the proper strategies in place—which will be possible only after knowing the root causes—the government must share the data they have on this issue to enable experts to analyse and interpret it more broadly.
