World No Tobacco Day: Why more young adults are suffering heart attacks and high blood pressure

Publisher: The Health Site

Date: 31 May 2026

Headline: World No Tobacco Day: Why more young adults are suffering heart attacks and high blood pressure

On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Dr. Anjan Siotia, Director – Cardiology, CK Birla Hospitals, BM Birla Heart Hospital, highlighted the growing incidence of heart attacks and high blood pressure among young adults due to smoking and tobacco use. He emphasized the importance of early lifestyle changes, regular health check-ups, and tobacco cessation to reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular diseases.