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Did you know that heart disease cases in India are appearing a decade earlier than the rest of the world? This is because of the rising levels of high cholesterol among Indians. According to a recent research report published in the Indian Heart Journal, 15% of young people in India are at risk of high cholesterol, which is much higher than the worldwide average of 5 to 10%.
The report also says that the main reason for increased cholesterol in Indians is genetics. This is called 'familial hypercholesterolemia', in which increased cholesterol at a young age increases the risk of heart disease. According to the report, cases of heart disease in India are coming a decade earlier than the world, that is, the average age of onset of heart disease in the world is 62 years, while in India it is 52 years. This is because this disease is occurring at a young age due to genetics on a large scale.
According to the report, Indians have high levels of lipoprotein in their lipid profile.
More than 25% of people had high lipoprotein levels, while the global average is less than 20%. High lipoprotein levels indicate a genetic risk for hypercholesterolemia. It is higher in Goa and Kerala.
81% of Indians have poor lipid profile
A recent report on lipid profile states that 81% of Indians have a poor lipid profile. 67% of Indians suffer from low HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) and high triglycerides.
Indians are becoming heart patients prematurely.
The report states that 5% of the cases of acute coronary syndrome in the country have been found in the age group above 60 years. At the same time, 20% of the cases were found in people below the age of 45 years. This clearly shows that the lipid profile of Indians is deteriorating due to genetic reasons, leading to premature heart disease.