Sedentary lifestyle, stressful work conditions and compromised diet are leading factors in precipitating heart disease risk among young work force in the age group of 30-44 in the country. The Saffola Life Study 2013, conducted by Marico Industries across 12 cities and covering more than 1.86 lakhs people across 30-100 age group, revealed a shocking large difference between the heart age and the chronological age beginning at 30 years with a noticeable peak observed in the 40s. Also, around 60 per cent of females in their 30s and 40s are shown to be at high risk.

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