Cardiac Arrest Deaths Rise Among Drivers in Karnataka

A recent health audit in a Karnataka district revealed that 6 out of 20 sudden cardiac arrest deaths involved professional cab or auto drivers.

Medical professionals attribute this trend to sedentary lifestyles, high stress, irregular sleep patterns, and poor dietary habits common in the transport sector.

The district health department has launched a screening initiative to provide free heart health check-ups for commercial drivers to identify early warning signs of cardiovascular disease.