In the last five years, the sale of heart-related medicines in india has seen an increase of more than 50 percent. This increase is not just a figure, but an indication of how fast heart disease is increasing in the country. According to the report of the Pharmaceutical Research Company, the sale of cardiac medicines in india was Rs 1,761 crore in 2021, while by 2025 it has increased to Rs 2,645 crore. This is an average increase of 10.7 percent every year. That is, heart medicines are now selling more than gastric, infection or diabetes medicines. According to Dr. Akshay Mehta, India's aging population is an important reason. With age the heart becomes weak and the risk of disease increases. The good thing is that now more diagnosis and treatment facilities are provided than before.
Why are heart diseases increasing?
People are now more aware of heart diseases.
The new definition of high blood pressure means that even above 120 is considered dangerous.
The increase in the elderly population is also a reason.
Know about the major heart diseases.
Coronary artery disease: Due to accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries.
Heart attack: When the flow of blood to the heart muscles suddenly stops.
Stroke: Due to the stoppage of blood supply to the brain.
Cardiac arrest: Sudden stoppage of heartbeat, which causes about 7 lakh deaths every year.
Risk increasing factors.
Irregular diet, stress, smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Doctors say that many times the clear cause of cardiac arrest is not found, but stress, lifestyle and diet play a big role in it. Also, now with the increase in treatment facilities, more people are able to get treatment with medicines.
Heart diseases are increasing rapidly in india and it is not just a game of numbers. This is a serious health warning, which tells all of us to pay attention to our lifestyle. Because heart health is no longer just a concern for the elderly, it has become a reality for today's youth as well. If we pay attention to our diet, exercise and stress, not only will our dependence on medicines decrease, but you will also remain healthy.
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