Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 28 -- Cardiac ailments have emerged as the leading cause of death in Kerala, with alarmingly high mortality rates compared to many other countries.
The Government health statistics revealing that 26 out of every 100 deaths in the state are due to cardiac problems, according to Dr. Naresh Purohit, Executive Member of the Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences.
Notably, 60 per cent of male and 40 per cent of female cardiac fatalities occur before the age of 65, highlighting the growing threat of premature deaths and the severe financial burden they impose on families.
He noted that women account for 27 per cent of the total incidence of heart diseases, while men account for 25.53 per cent.
The public health expert and...