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Can A 19 Yr Old Have A Heart Attack?

can a 19 yr old have a heart attack?
posted on Wed, 16 Dec 2009
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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.
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Can A 19 Yr Old Have A Heart Attack?

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.