The study mentions some reasons that may cause sudden deaths in young adults.
COVID-19 vaccination is not responsible for sudden unexplained deaths among young adults in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said in a comprehensive study, adding that giving at least one dose of the vaccine could prevent such deaths. probability can be reduced. vaccine.
The study comes amid reports of deaths of young adults due to sudden cardiac arrest, including popular Malayalam TV actor Dr Priya. Similar reports of sudden deaths among healthy adults in India raised concerns that they could be related to Covid-19 or vaccination against the disease, which prompted researchers to conduct the study.
The ICMR study titled ‘Factors associated with sudden deaths among adults aged 18-45 years in India – A multicentre matched case-control study’ highlights some of the factors that increase the risk of sudden deaths. Can. Among the causes, history of severe COVID-19 infection, excessive drinking, use of recreational drugs or substances are responsible for the deaths occurring within 48 hours. The study, which was completed earlier this month, has not yet been released.
The study included cases of apparently healthy individuals aged 18-45 years, with no underlying health problems, who died suddenly from unexplained causes between October 1, 2021, and March 31, 2023.
The Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, referred to the ICMR study and advised individuals who had experienced severe Covid to prioritize their safety for a period of one to two years to prevent heart attacks and cardiac arrest. It is recommended to avoid exerting oneself excessively during this time.