Every Child Should Get a Cholesterol Test at Age 10, Says Cardiologist Ashok Seth
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Heart disease isn't just a problem of old age; it can also begin in childhood. Dr. Ashok Seth of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute explained at the India Today HealthWealth Summit 2026 that it's important to get children's cholesterol checked.
In India, about 50 percent of heart attacks occur in people under the age of 50. That is, heart disease can no longer be called a disease of the elderly.
Cholesterol screening from age ten helps identify heart disease risk in children
It is a mistake to think that heart diseases only affect adults. In the wake of heart problems emerging in children and youth, renowned cardiologist Dr. Ashok Seth has advised parents to pay special attention to the health of their children. He said that by getting cholesterol tests done at the age of ten, there is a possibility of early detection of the risk of heart diseases. He revealed these things at the ‘India Today Health Summit-2026’ hel…
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