The cases of heart attack are on the rise in almost all age groups. A class 10 student died of a heart attack in Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. The student had left home to get milk when he suddenly fainted in the market. Doctors declared him dead in a private hospital.
The deceased was identified as 15-year-old Abu Saeed (15) who suddenly collapsed in the Rampur market. He was rushed to a private hospital where doctors declared him dead. Doctors have said that the cause of his death was a heart attack.
The shocking incident which claimed teen's life occurred in the Bazar Nasrullah Khan of City Kotwali area. Saeed, son of Kamil Mujaddi, was resident of Bazar Nasrullah Khan. He was a student of class 10 in White Hall Public School. On Sunday late evening, he went to the milk shop in the locality where his condition suddenly deteriorated.
He complained of chest pain and sat on a chair near the shop. As soon as he sat on the chair, he fell down, after which a crowd of people gathered around. After getting the information, the family members also reached the spot.
The family members took the student to a private hospital, where he was declared dead. He was buried on Monday. Saeed's father Kamil Mujaddi said that the son had a sudden heart attack, due to which he died.
Saeed was the youngest among three brothers, after this accident there is mourning in the family. Abu Saeed's mother died four years ago.
What expert said on rising heart attack cases
It is a serious matter to have a heart attack at such a young age. Cardiac attack occurs due to a disturbance in pulse and rhythm. This problem can also be genetic, for which checkups should be done from time to time, said Dr Rajeev Agarwal, Cardiologist
Precautions for children suggested by doctors
- Get all the heart tests of the child done at the time of birth
- Improve the lifestyle of children
- Take children for a walk every day
- Encourage children to play outside
- If the child has chest pain and difficulty in breathing, take him to the hospital immediately without any delay
- Be alert about genetic diseases
- Do not go in front of AC and cooler immediately after going out in the sun
- Keep a distance from mobile phone, its radiation causes problems
- noodles, momos etc. fast foods contain chemicals, avoid them
