2006-11-28 16:51:42 · 21 answers · asked by aussygirl87 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Yes!
Unfortunately young people are having heart attacks at a greater rate than ever, this is due to expending waist lines, poor diet (junk food, and high fat intake) and lack of exercise.
I heard of a young girl of about 4 having a heart attack.
2006-11-28 18:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by spiderlady632003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. People have had heart attacks at much younger ages. You should really go see a doctor for evaluation of your risk for heart attack.
2006-11-29 00:55:11 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Rare, but it does happen. There could be some underlying illness or heart conditions that could cause a heart attack.
Also, if a person is obese, or generally in poor health, yes, it can happen.
If it's you that you're talking about, and you're in pain, go to the emergency room.
kiwi
2006-11-29 00:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i knew a family who had multiple children who had heart attacks by the age of 23
2006-11-29 00:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by cubbies9911 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
although it is rare for younger people to have heart attacks, especially at 19, it is not impossible. if you have a family history of heart attacks or congenital heart abnormalities, then yes, a heart attack at a younger age is possible. if you feel like you could be having one, go see a doc asap.
2006-11-29 01:23:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes heart attacks don't have a certain age group. No one Is to young to have any health problems.
2006-11-29 11:51:11 · answer #6 · answered by jaie06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately yes...when I was in high school there was a kid that was a freshman..14 yrs old and he had a heart attack : (
2006-11-29 00:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. MP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can have a heart attack it's just less common among young people
2006-11-29 00:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A neighboorhood kid died of what was ultimately ruled a heart attck at 16. In the pool playing water polo. Weird.
2006-11-29 00:54:47 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to say I don't think there is an age limit on having heart attacks. I think you can have one at any age.
2006-11-29 00:54:44 · answer #10 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋