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Heart Attack Deaths Under 50 Surge 20% in Four Years

10/3/2025

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Heart attack deaths among people under 50 rose nearly 20% over four years.
A study of nine million people found that over 99% had risk factors, such as high blood pressure, before their first cardiac event.
Warning signs include breathlessness, unexplained chest pain, and fatigue. Among women, nausea or dizziness may occur instead of unexplained chest pain.

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Heart attack deaths among people under 50 rose nearly 20% over four years.
A study of nine million people found that over 99% had risk factors, such as high blood pressure, before their first cardiac event.
Warning signs include breathlessness, unexplained chest pain, and fatigue. Among women, nausea or dizziness may occur instead of unexplained chest pain.