India is often called the diabetes and hypertension capital of the world1, but another silent epidemic is spreading just as rapidly, heart disease. Cardiovascular diseases today account for nearly one-third of all deaths in the country2, affecting not only the elderly but also a growing number of young adults in their 30s and 40s.

India is often called the diabetes and hypertension capital of the world1, but another silent epidemic is spreading just as rapidly, heart disease. Cardiovascular diseases today…

Doctors warn that many in India have a 'cardiac age' older than their actual age, increasing cardiovascular disease risk.