Prevalence and contributing factors of heart disease in India: A regional and lifestyle-based analysis

Abstract

Heart disease is now the number one killer in India, accounting one third of total deaths caused all around the world. Changes in lifestyle, bad eating habits, not doing exercise, and higher stress levels, especially in cities, is the main reason for it. The situation is made even worse by big differences between regions and difference economic background. South India and big cities have higher rates. Genetic predisposition and rising rates of heart disease in younger people also show how important it is to start prevention and public health efforts as soon as possible. This paper looks at how common heart disease is in different parts of India, what causes it, and what needs to be done to stop it.