55% of youngsters suffer from heart disease: Study

A study by Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research has indicated that out of 2,400 patients who suffered heart attacks in the last two years 55% of them were aged below 35. In many cases, the patients did not show symptoms like chest pain or discomfort while walking.
 

First Published Sep 27, 2019, 6:13 PM IST | Last Updated Sep 27, 2019, 6:13 PM IST


With an average of 100 patients rushed to the hospital every day for a heart attack, the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Research has come out with a startling revelation. Out of 2,400 patients in last two years, a whopping 55% are in the age group of 25 to 35 years.