-
-
Cardiologists have raised alarm over the sharp rise in heart attacks among Pakistanis aged 30 to 50, warning that nearly half of all cases now occur in people under 49.
Dr. Abdul Hakeem, a leading cardiologist, told a local news channel that young, seemingly healthy individuals are increasingly collapsing without warning.
He blamed poor sleep, chronic stress, sedentary lifestyles, and heavily processed diets as key triggers.
According to the National Institute for Heart, around 47% of heart attack cases in Pakistan now involve patients under 50, a significant jump from previous decades.
The report cites irregular sleep, high caffeine intake, smoking, low physical activity, and rising stress disorders as major contributors.
Dr. Hakeem urged regular cardiovascular screenings after the age of 30, daily exercise, a balanced diet, and mental health care to curb this trend.
Senior cardiologist Dr. Jahangir Ali Shah called the surge in early-age heart attacks a “public health crisis,” warning it could overwhelm healthcare systems without urgent reforms.
He urged workplaces, schools, and communities to promote heart health through awareness and prevention programs.
Both experts stressed that heart disease is no longer an elderly condition it is striking younger people with alarming frequency.
They urged those aged 30 to 50 to take personal responsibility by managing stress, eating healthily, exercising, and sleeping adequately.
