Doctors at UN Mehta Hospital in Ahmedabad have said that there has been no increase in heart attacks after the COVID-19 pandemic, despite widespread fears to the contrary. In a press conference on Saturday, the doctors said that the incidence of heart attacks has remained at 11-12% in recent years.
However, the doctors did express concern about the increasing number of young people suffering from heart attacks. They said that 52% of deaths due to heart attacks among young people in Gujarat were caused by heart disease.
The doctors attributed the rise in heart attacks among young people to stress and junk food. They advised people to stay active and avoid stress to keep their hearts healthy. They also said that people with a family history of heart disease should be especially careful.
The Gujarat government has formed a committee to inquire into the increasing cases of heart attacks among young people. The committee, headed by Dr. Chirag Doshi, Director of UN Mehta Hospital, will collect and analyze data on heart attacks in Gujarat to identify the causes and recommend solutions.
Key Takeaways:
- There has been no increase in heart attacks after the COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat.
- Young people are increasingly suffering from heart attacks.
- Stress and junk food are the main causes of heart attacks among young people.
- People should stay active and avoid stress to keep their hearts healthy.
- The Gujarat government has formed a committee to inquire into the increasing cases of heart attacks among young people.
