Indian Men Over 40 Need Preventive Tests as Heart Risks Strike Up to 10 Years Earlier
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Updated · The Times of India · Jun 19
Indian Men Over 40 Need Preventive Tests as Heart Risks Strike Up to 10 Years Earlier
1 articles · Updated · The Times of India · Jun 19
Summary
Men over 40 in India should begin preventive health testing even without symptoms, Dr Shelly Mahajan said, calling the decade a biological turning point.
Silent shifts in metabolism, hormones and the cumulative effects of stress, poor diet and long work hours can let serious conditions develop years before they are noticed.
Cardiovascular disease is a central concern because plaque can build unnoticed; Mahajan said Indians often face cardiac problems up to a decade earlier than Western counterparts.
A complete lipid profile—tracking total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides—along with regular blood pressure checks can flag early warning signs before heart attack or stroke.