what are the chances of having a heart attack at age 21?life threatning...I'm just wondering.i'm scared of going to bed and not waking up again.I've heard that it's rare for someone my age to get a heart attack.Could you give me an answer with details please...thank you! Hi, there.
Heart attacks are extremely rare for people your age. I don't think you need to worry about getting one in your sleep. The best thing you can do to prevent heart attacks in the long run is to live a healthy lifestyle - eat lots of fruits and veggies, don't eat much fatty/fried food, and get regular exercise that gets your heart pumping.
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for both women and men the US, but definitely not anywhere near the top cause of death for people your age.
You can find some great information about how to stay healthy and prevent heart disease from the American Heart Association. They also have information about warning signs for a heart attack that you might want to look over if you're still worried.
Preventing Heart Disease:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.j...
Heart Attack Info:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.j...
Hope that helps! stressing about having a heart attack will probably give you one...it is unusual for a person as young as you to have a heart attack, unless you are overweight, ill or there are other contributing factors that point to heart attack...unlikely for you though...big thing DON'T WORRY !!! | 