LIVING AN UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE? YOU MIGHT JUST GET HEART DISEASE…EARLY

A DEEP DIVE INTO HOW LIVING A BELOW IDEAL LIFESTYLE AT A YOUNG AGE COULD BRING FORTH PROBLEMS LIKE HEART DISEASE.

Heart disease, once primarily associated with aging, is now showing a concerning rise among younger individuals. This shift is largely driven by poor lifestyle choices such as unhealthy diets, smoking, and insufficient physical activity, which accelerate cardiovascular risks during people’s most productive years. The impact extends beyond personal health to create broader economic and healthcare burdens nationwide.
Dr. Vireza Pratama Sp.JP (K), FIHA, FASCC, FSCAI, who serves as Chairman of PERKI Jaya, notes that Indonesia’s high mortality rate from ischemic heart disease is directly linked to lifestyle factors. He particularly highlights diets high in fats and carbohydrates as major contributors to this growing health crisis.

“This type of unhealthy eating hastens plaque accumulation in blood vessels, potentially restricting or blocking blood flow to the heart and brain. Such conditions increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure,” explained Dr. Vireza during the recent Siloam Cardiac Summit 2025 in Jakarta.
Compounding this health crisis is the widespread prevalence of smoking, particularly among youth. Smoking not only elevates heart disease risk but also damages blood vessels and accelerates deterioration of essential organs.

Regrettably, initiatives to shield young people from tobacco exposure continue to encounter numerous obstacles. Dr. Vireza emphasizes that more comprehensive education about smoking’s hazards and stricter limitations on tobacco product availability must be implemented promptly to safeguard younger generations.
Additionally, increasingly sedentary lifestyles with minimal physical activity have become major contributors to heart disease risk. Many individuals now spend extended periods sitting without incorporating movement breaks. This lack of physical activity can lead to obesity and metabolic disorders, ultimately heightening the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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