Science News from research organizations Heart attacks increasingly common in young adults Youngest heart attack survivors have same likelihood of dying as survivors 10+ years older; substance abuse may be contributing to trend Date: March 7, 2019 Source: American College of Cardiology Summary: Even though fewer heart attacks are occurring in the US -- in large part due to the use of medications like statins and a decline in smoking -- these events are steadily rising in very young adults. New data not only validate this trend but also reveal that more heart attacks are striking those under age 40. Share: American College of Cardiology. Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Cite This Page: MLA APA Chicago American College of Cardiology. "Heart attacks increasingly common in young adults: Youngest heart attack survivors have same likelihood of dying as survivors 10+ years older; substance abuse may be contributing to trend." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 7 March 2019. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190307081026.htm>.
