Sonali Phogat dies at 42: Why heart attacks are rising among young Indians?
Sonali Phogat, a BJP leader, died of a heart attack in Goa. Phogat, a TikTok star, ran in the 2019 elections from Haryana’s Adampur but lost. Her death was confirmed by Haryana BJP chief OP Dhankar, who stated, “She is no longer alive. She was in Goa, according to what I was told.”
Sonali Phogat’s Mysterious Death
Phogat and some of her staff members were on a trip to Goa. After complaining of stomach pains, the former Bigg Boss contestant was rushed to St Anthony Hospital in Anjuna, where she was pronounced dead. Jivba Dalvi, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Mapusa), stated that she was brought to the hospital dead. “The cause of death appears to be a heart attack, but further medical examination is underway,” he said.
Young Indians and increased risk of heart attacksÂ
According to a 2005 study published in the Vascular Health journal by Indian researchers Meenakshi Sharma and Nirmal Kumar Ganguly, young Indians aged 35 to 45 years are more susceptible to premature Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and can die 10 to 15 years earlier than similarly aged populations around the world. Cardiologists believe that Indians experience cardiac arrests at least 20 years before their western counterparts.
Causes of untimely heart attacks in IndiansÂ
Cardiologists believe that the causes range from genetic to lifestyle-related. Many Indian families have a history of a number of health problems that can hasten heart disease, including abdominal obesity, high fasting blood sugar, or diabetes, as well as low good cholesterol and high triglycerides. These are referred to collectively as metabolic syndrome.
Many Indians suffer from cholesterol issues as a result of their tendency to have low HDL, or good cholesterol. Caucasians, on the other hand, have higher HDL levels. This skewed lipid proportion could be problematic. The slightly smaller Indian morphology could also be linked.
Other causes include an inactive lifestyle, carbohydrate-rich diet, high levels of mental stress, consumption of energy drinks, alcohol, or tobacco, and sleep deprivation. Liked this post? Don’t forget to check out our other short stories in our Quick Read section