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Heart attack is becoming common among young people; a doctor explains the causes

The Indian Express | 02/09/2021 10:09 PM | Click to read full article

The most important reason is the increased prevalence of smoking among young people. Secondly, it is the high mental stress that most young professionals are going through. The third factor is decreased physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle that most of us lead.

Some fitness buffs are also known to consume steroids; can that lead to heart attack too? Theoretically, it is possible.

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