Young Adults’ Heart Attack Risk Rises by 57%

Heart attacks are no longer a concern just for older adults. A new study reveals that the number of young adults, aged 18 to 54, dying from severe heart attacks has increased significantly. Between 2011 and 2022, this age group’s death rate rose by 57%. This alarming trend is causing concern among health experts and researchers who are working to identify the causes behind this increase in heart attack deaths among young adults.

Source: https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/more-americans-under-55-are-dying-of-severe-heart-attacks-12d5b326