In just 40 days, Karnataka’s Hassan district has reported 22 sudden deaths linked to heart attacks, many among young and middle-aged people. The troubling trend has prompted district and state-level investigations into possible causes,ranging from post-COVID complications and lifestyle changes to gaps in healthcare infrastructure. Here’s a detailed report.

In just 40 days, Karnataka's Hassan district has reported 22 sudden deaths linked to heart attacks, many among young and middle-aged people.

22 sudden deaths in Karnataka's Hassan: What's causing this spike in heart attacks?

22 sudden deaths in Karnataka’s Hassan: What’s causing this spike in heart attacks?

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The recommendations call for a balanced mix of fiscal support, structural reforms, and public-private collaboration to build a robust, future-ready health system, it said in a statement.
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22 sudden deaths in Karnataka’s Hassan: What’s causing this spike in heart attacks?

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