Gujarat reports 23,800 heart-related emergencies in three months of 2025

According to data released by the state’s emergency medical service 108, a total of 23,731 cases of heart-related issues were reported between January and March 2025 an average of over 267 cases per day.

Compared to the 20,404 cases reported during the same period last year, this marks a 16.31% increase, raising red flags among health experts and policymakers alike.

On average, 11 people in Gujarat experience cardiac symptoms every hour. If this trend continues, the total number of heart-related cases in the state could approach 1,00,000 by the end of the year.

In 2023, Gujarat recorded 83,480 heart-related cases, while the cumulative number from 2023 to March 2025 has already crossed 1.78 lakh.

Health experts attribute the increase of heart-related issues to irregular lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and tobacco consumption. Cardiologist Dr Milan Chag said that 30% of Indians in their 30s face increased heart attack risks due to unhealthy living.

Notably, the state health department is expected to launch awareness campaigns targeting younger people to promote preventive measures and early diagnosis of heart related problems.