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Heart attacks claim 10 lives at Gujarat's Garba festivals

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At least 10 people reportedly died from heart attacks at garba events in Gujarat in 24 hours.

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The youngest victim was 17-years-old; over 500 ambulance calls were made during this time.

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The government has issued an alert and has ordered event organisers to take necessary safety measures.

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Another fatal incident involved a 13-year-old boy, though it's unclear if his heart attack was linked to playing garba.

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Dr. Anurag Mehrotra highlighted the high risks of heart diseases due to India's high diabetes, obesity, and hypertension rates.

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He urged event organisers to have defibrillators and CPR-trained personnel, and stressed the importance of adopting healthier lifestyles.