Genetics is considered the biggest reason for birth defects in children, especially heart defects. If a parent or any relative in the family has congenital heart disease, the child has a higher risk of developing the condition. In some cases, even if neither parent carries the disease gene, if both carry the disease gene, the child still has a high risk of congenital heart disease.
Toxic infections or illnesses during pregnancy:
During the first three months of pregnancy, if the mother is infected with viruses such as Rubella or Herpes, or has lupus or diabetes, the child is at risk of developing various congenital diseases, including heart defects.
Mothers who live in toxic environments or are frequently exposed to X-rays have a higher risk of pregnancy-induced toxemia, and their fetuses are also more likely to develop birth defects.
Similarly, pregnant women who frequently consume alcohol, tobacco, and stimulants, as well as those who use certain medications, have a higher risk of giving birth to children with birth defects.Acquired heart disease
These are heart-related diseases that are not due to congenital heart defects. The causes of cardiovascular diseases are often unhealthy lifestyle and dietary habits such as frequent smoking, lack of exercise, chronic stress, a high-fat diet, frequent alcohol consumption, obesity, high salt intake, diabetes, high cholesterol… or complications from a chronic disease. These causes are very common in men, especially in middle age.
However, nowadays, due to various factors, the lifestyles and eating habits of many young people are unhealthy and unscientific. This has led to cardiovascular diseases becoming increasingly prevalent among younger people. In fact, many people in their early 20s are already suffering from heart attacks and strokes, diseases that previously only occurred in the elderly and middle-aged.
