Heart-related risk: When bad cholesterol begins to increase significantly in the body, the risk of many diseases increases. In recent years, the problem of increased bad cholesterol has been observed among young people. This is becoming a serious problem. The problem of high cholesterol has been observed in people aged 19 to 24 years. Today, the risk of heart disease increases by 50 percent in people over 35. You can find out through lipid profile screening.
People at this age are at higher risk of heart attack.
According to Dr Vidya Suratkal, cardiologist at Lilavati Hospital, the risk of heart diseases is increasing rapidly in India. Two types of cholesterol are observed in young people. There are low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). LDL cholesterol can be dangerous for your heart. HDL is the heart’s good cholesterol.
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People aged 19 to 24 have a problem with high cholesterol. This happens because of poor eating habits. At the same time, between the ages of 35 and 50, the risk of heart disease often haunts. 7 out of 10 people suffer from high cholesterol. The problem of high cholesterol affects both men and women. Obesity, smoking, genetic diseases, thyroid problems, poor diet, high blood pressure, little or no physical activity make it the problem of high cholesterol.
Due to increased cholesterol levels, plaques begin to form in the veins. Due to which there is a problem of chest pain. When fat accumulates in the veins, blood circulation is very difficult. As a result, there is a risk of heart attack and stroke. As a result, the risk of death also increases. It is very important to have a lipid profile test every 6 months to measure cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease and stroke. Cholesterol levels should be below 200 mg/dL for both men and women. LDL should be below 100 mg/dL and your HDL should be above 40 mg/dL for both men and women.
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