Amid growing reports of sudden cardiac deaths among young people, cardiologists have urged a shift towards prevention and early intervention through regular screening and lifestyle changes.
Speaking at a webinar organised by The Hindu on sudden cardiac deaths in young individuals, on Sunday, K. Kannan, Director of the Institute of Cardiology at Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, said cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) were now the leading cause of death in India, accounting for nearly 28% of all deaths.
