We are living in a middle of a fast changing society. People are hurry every moment trying to achieve their goals and hopes.

Long time ago, the heart disease generally affected people in the post retirement age group. Now statistics show that young population are more and more affected. Youngsters are working overtime to do better in their academics and their work sphere. Stress, bad food habits, lock of exercising have a major contribution to the vulnerability of younger generation to the heart disease.

The problem is youngsters in their early 20s have begun to die due to cardiac problems.

When the young generation is increasingly affected by the heart disease while they are in the prime of their life, this must be a big social concern. Social concern cannot change the fast society development, but it can change people's bad habits. Smoking, large intake of junk food, lock of physical activity and emotional turmoil often aggravate the health condition. Young population need education, they need to understand that bringing a little bit of discipline to their life they will have a healthy heart and mind. Exercise and a healthy diet should be a top priority for youngsters.

Since heart disease is primarily a lifestyle ailment, people need to monitor their lifestyle.

Valerian D is a freelance writer interested in issues affecting men and women as well such as healthy lifestyle