India, Sept. 30 -- On the World Heart Day on Monday, doctors at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida warned about the cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) claiming lives at an alarming rate, saying that it requires urgent preventive action.

"We are increasingly seeing younger adults and women at risk of cardiovascular diseases. Sedentary jobs, stress, unhealthy diets and late recognition of symptoms are key concerns. Prevention through awareness, exercise and healthy diets is critical to reduce this burden," said Dr Payal Jain, professor and head of medicine, GIMS, Greater Noida.

The global theme of the day "Don't Miss a Beat" this year underlines that many of these deaths are preventable with early diagnosis and...