While the world would observe Heart Day on September 29, Indus Health Plus has come out with a study that indicates that males are at higher risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). 12.47 per cent of males and 9.51 per cent of women in Bhopal is suffering from CVDs. The sample size for the study was 14,610 people who underwent the preventive health check-up from January 2014 to August 2015.
The study indicates that population between 25-35 years detected with heart diseases had wrong eating habits and a victim of sedentary lifestyle. A total of 7 to 10 per cent of working men from middle age group were under the risk of heart stroke. Stress is the leading factor for aggravating heart ailments across age groups. The abnormality report highlights that not only the numbers of heart disease patients are increasing but the average age of heart patients is also coming down to late 20s and early 30s.
A total of 35 to 45 per cent of young population are at higher risk of heart diseases with 20 per cent being males and close to 15 per cent being females. It has been observed that hypertension is a strong factor for rising incidences of heart disease cases between 35 to 45 years age group. Undetected and ignored hypertension led to cardiac diseases in patients with or without family history by 7 per cent. The study further stated that 8 per cent of males and 7 per cent of females are under the risk of obesity induced heart diseases. An increase in cholesterol level amongst population is contributing to the risk of CVD.