We all usually hear of someone dying of cardiac arrest, kidney failure, and other chronic diseases. Here, death is not the big issue but premature death is the main concern we should focus on. If a person dies at a tender age, then the majority of us have certain questions like what is the reason behind it, how we can minimize the risk of premature death, and many more. So, be attentive till the end because you know why this topic is crucial. You are the one who will improve the quality of your life and that of your loved ones.

Firstly,

What is premature death?

The meaning of premature death is found in the word itself. It can be defined as the untimely death of an individual. Usually, if a person’s age is below the average age of a certain population and if he/she dies before it then the death will be termed as premature death. So, for example, if a person dies at the age of 45 and the average life expectancy in the locality is 75 years then that person dies prematurely.

Now you know what premature death is, but you may be having a question that why this is increasing rapidly irrespective of the increase in health facilities?

Reason of increase in premature death

Did you know the city named Okinawa which is situated in Japan? What is special and common in the people living there? By knowing how Okinawans live their life to the fullest we will also get the reason for an increase in premature death.

Some common yet easy followable things differentiate the people of Okinawa from the people of other developed countries. So, what is the reason for the increase in premature death in developing countries and things that Okinawans follow? Here are some of them you should abstain:-

  • Smoking: whether it is 1 cigarette a day or 20 cigarettes a day this thing will be having a lasting impact on your health. We should also know that there is no safe level of smoking. So, if you are into it then the sooner you will be quitting the better it will be. Ask a chain-smoker how difficult it is to quit this habit.
  • Not being active: Our body is a machine that is designed not to sit in one place for a long. Here, I am not focusing on pushing and pulling heavy at the gym. If you are a person who goes to gym for 1 hr but after the gym, your whole day passes sedentarily then you are more likely to die prematurely. So, if you are a busy guy just like me then you should focus on the POMODORO technique. Where you are working for 25 minutes and then after that a 5 mins break is taken. Here is the link the for best Pomodoro alarm online with a siren. MOVE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
  • Eating Junk excessively: Think of a cheese burst pizza on your table 7 days a week and I know that majority of the people will love this thought. Research published in Journal of the American Medical Association(JAMA) says that people who are having a diet full of ultra-processed food are 65% more likely to die early than those who eat healthy throughout the week and eat junk as a cheat meal.
  • Family history of heart disease: You have heard the doctor asking about your family history or if anyone has heart disease in your family? But a shared lifestyle habit in the family contributes to the increase in the risk of premature death. For example, if your parents are eating food high in sugar, fat, oil, etc. then there is a high chance that you are eating the same. This is called our conditioning that is done by our parents and our surrounding.

Conclusion

So, by these changes in your lifestyle, you are saving yourself from an early death. Living your life fully and healthily should be on your future goal list.