A recent survey conducted by Registrar General of India ( RGI) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that Heart disease results in about 19 percent of all deaths in India.
The study carried out by top level doctors of India has found that around 25 percent of deaths in the age group of 25- 69 years is being caused by heart disease.
1.2 billion People in India are suffering from Heart disease.
Though age is a major factor, unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, air pollution and diabetes have also become important factors leading to heart attack in India.
Due to their busy life, people in the city and metropolitan area have no time for exercise. Eating junk food, high calorie food, oily food has also increased the risk of getting heart disease.
Air pollution in the cities has also become a major cause behind the heart disease. A long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk factor of getting a stroke.
The risk of getting a heart disease is more in people above the age of 55.
In the recent decade or so, Heart disease has become the leading cause of death among males and females.
India is home to 60 percent of heart disease patients worldwide.
The study has shown that by 2015 India will have over 1.6 million strokes per year.
Prevention from heart disease involves a strict low-fat diet. Fruits and green vegetables must be included in large amounts. Street food, oily food, must be avoided at all cost.
Tobacco and alcohol consumption are strictly prohibited.
Daily exercise or yoga is necessary to keep your weight in check which in turn keeps your heart healthy.
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