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Why heart attack at a young age?

The heart is one of the primary organs to develop in a embryo. From conception, the heart starts beating and supplying the body with crucial oxygenated blood. For this reason, it's not surprising that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women around the World. However, what may be surprising is that heart disease kills more young people than any other disease. Nearly one-third of all heart-related deaths occur in people younger than age 65. Heart attack is not a disease that only affects the elderly. Heart attack is the leading cause of death for both men and women in India between 35 and 44. Many factors can contribute to a heart attack in young people. Additionally, young people may be more likely to experience a heart attack if they do not exercise regularly or have a family history of heart disease. What is a heart attack?  A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, is a medical emergency in which the heart's blood supply suddenly stops.