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Cardiac arrest, once seen as a sudden and largely age-related event, is now increasingly affecting people across all age groups, including young adults. Unlike a heart attack, which results from a blocked artery, cardiac arrest is the abrupt cessation of heart function due to electrical disturbances that disrupt the heartbeat.

The recent passing of actress and model Shefali Jariwala has once again drawn public attention to this silent and often fatal condition.

Understanding why cardiac arrests are becoming more common today requires a closer look at a complex interplay of modern lifestyle, medical, and environmental factors. ...