Heart attacks increasingly striking younger Nepalis
Summary
Heart attacks are increasingly affecting Nepalis under 45, with doctors reporting a sharp rise in younger patients at major cardiac centers in Kathmandu. Physicians link the trend to sedentary lifestyles, stress, smoking, unhealthy diets and rising rates of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Key Points
- Hospital data in Kathmandu shows a sharp increase in heart attack cases among people under 45.
- Doctors blame the trend on sedentary lifestyles, stress, smoking, tobacco use, unhealthy diets and obesity.
- Around half of heart attack patients at Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre are now under 45, while Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center also reports many young cases.
- Doctors warn that delayed diagnosis and limited cardiac care outside major hospitals remain major challenges.
