Heart attacks in young adults are related to unhealthy lifestyles, not just family history

Young heart attack victims are more likely to be smokers, obese, and have high blood pressure or diabetes compared to their peers, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2021. The study shows that while parental history of a premature heart attack is linked with heart events at a young age, it is not the only contributing factor.

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