Doctors Warn: Tobacco Use Triggering Heart Ailments, Sudden Deaths on the Rise

Tobacco use is attributed to increased chances of developing heart diseases as well as sudden deaths by health experts. More precisely, tobacco use is a critical modifiable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, as well as peripheral artery disease. Tobacco consumption damages the arteries, raises pressure inside the blood vessels, and lowers the level of tolerance to exercise, risking heart attack as well as strokes.

A spate of recent cases, such as the death of a 28-year-old Air India Express pilot due to cardiac arrest, has put in the limelight the problem of sudden cardiac deaths among young people. Doctors highlight that smoking or consumption of smokeless tobacco is generally not identified as a risk factor for heart disease even though it profoundly impacts. 

Increased awareness and regular health checks are crucial in limiting modifiable risk factors and preventing severe heart conditions.

Tobacco withdrawal can significantly reduce cardiovascular risks with improvements already detected even after a short period post-quitting.

 Therefore, programs in public health focus on eschewing tobacco and promoting quitting smoking schemes with the aim to minimize the morbidity of cardiology diseases.