Women are 10 percent more prone to heart disease, study
Posted on: 29/Aug/2016 5:48:00 PM
According to a recent survey conducted by the National Heart Institute, there is increase in risk of cardiac illness by 10 percent in women. This survey involved studying over 1,20,444 patients admitted in the hospital between 2012 and 2016.
Women and youngsters are more prone to heart diseases these days. Unhealthy diet, use of tobacco and other such products, poor and sedentary lifestyle practices, stress, etc are some of the reasons.
In the study conducted at the institute, it is also stated that women in pre-menopausal stage undergo treatment for heart disease more in number. About 25 percent of the bypass surgeries done are on such women. Until menopause, women’s heart get protected with the secretion of female hormone, estrogen. During menopausal phase, the level of this hormone dwindles, in most cases around the age 50 to 55. This is when women tend to acquire Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) rates. Due to habits like smoking, increased stress levels, poor eating, dangerous weight reduction methods they follow, etc, the trend is eventually changing.
Unlike what is mostly believed, women of course have very high chance of losing lives out of heart disease as compared to men. The only main reason for this is not taking essential preventing action and lack of awareness, says Dr. Vinod Sharma the vice president and chief executive officer and head of cardiology services of the National Heart Institute.
Speaking about this, the CEO of National Heart Institute O.P. Yadav said as compared to people from other countries, Indians are more prone to death and four times more prevalence resulting out of heart attack.
The study also suggests preventive measures to heart disease. Consume a lot of fruits and vegetables, and take 20 to 30 minutes of walk every day or try it for at least three days in a week as it helps you have a healthy heart functioning. Those above 35 years of age are good to take up regular health checkups.
