3 Out Of 5 Women Develop Heart Disease Risk At The Age Of 35


Supporting the study, Shashank Joshi, Senior Endocrinologist, Lilavati Hospital and Research Institute said, "Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in women are caused due to low HDL and high BMI. Apart from this, smoking, diabetes and high BP are other reasons putting women at risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Sedentary lifestyles, stressful work conditions and compromised diet also contribute in accelerating heart disease risk.

It is also alarming to note that women aged 35-44 are most at the risk of cardiovascular disease, which includes both housewives and working women, Joshi said. In comparison to other 11 cities, the incidence of heart disease is one of the highest among women in Mumbai at 70 percent.

The incidents of obesity among women aged 35 and above in Mumbai are at 53 percent; and 57 percent women have low HDL levels. While 68 percent of Women in Mumbai do physical activity less than thrice a week, 61 percent felt exhausted at the end of a working day.

Looking at the dietary aspect, the whole grain consumption is very poor in Mumbai, said the study. Women's heart health is a cause of concern as she is the caregiver in a family managing many roles. The findings of the study also revealed that housewives are as much at risk of CVD as working women.

Niti Desai, nutritionist and consultant dietitian, says, "High saturated fat, sugar and salt intake, rising stress levels, smoking and a lack of physical activity are few of the major contributory factors for deterioration of heart health in women.

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Source: PTI