Why Are Heart Attack Rates Rising Among Young People?
prachi priya
Jun 24, 2025
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In recent years, there's been a really shocking and alarming trend — even young people, like in their 20s and 30s, are having heart attacks. What was once considered an "old age" problem is now disturbingly common among millennials and Gen Z. But why?
The truth is, our modern lifestyle is the main culprit.
Let's start with stress. The younger generation is living in a fast-paced, high-pressure world. Constant academic competition, job insecurity, relationship stress, social media comparisons, and financial pressure lead to chronic mental stress, silently damaging heart health over time.
Add to that poor eating habits. Junk food, excessive sugar, trans fats, and late-night eating are part of many young people’s daily lives. These habits increase cholesterol levels and blood pressure and cause obesity, all of which are major risk factors for heart problems. Then there’s the lack of physical activity. With remote jobs, Netflix streaming, and smartphones, we’ve become more physically inactive than ever before. Sitting for long periods without moving slows metabolism and contributes to blood pressure issues and clogged arteries.
Another growing concern is smoking and vaping, which are often glamorized or used as a stress reliever. However, even "light" smoking can harm blood vessels, causing inflammation and increasing blood clotting, which puts pressure on the heart. Not to mention excessive screen time and poor sleep cycles, which, for example, mess up hormones, increase stress (cortisol), and lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, and eventually cardiac issues, especially when someone stays awake till 3 AM and only sleeps for 4–5 hours.
Some young people also ignore the genetic family history of heart disease. If it runs in your family, you're already at a higher risk, and that risk can increase faster with an unhealthy lifestyle.
Sadly, many don’t even realize they have early signs, such as mild chest discomfort, fatigue, or breathlessness. They dismiss these symptoms as "just stress" until it’s too late.
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