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Sudden cardiac deaths among young people is rare but not uncommon. Some reports suggest that one in 50,000 to one in 80,000 young athletes die of sudden cardiac arrest every year.

during intense physical activity such as playing competitive sports or because of exertion.

Such deaths sometimes occur due to undiagnosed heart conditions such as thickened heart muscle (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) which is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young people.

It is a genetic condition that causes the heart muscle to grow too thick. The thickening makes it hard for the heart to pump blood and can increase the heart beat.

The second cause is heart rhythm disorder. Long QT syndrome is the most common problem that can result in fast, chaotic heart beats, which is linked to unexplained fainting and sudden death among the young people. It may be present since birth or occur in one's later life. Other heart disorders include Brugada syndrome and WPW syndrome.

The third common cause is blunt chest injury during contact sports like football etc, while the last but not the least is heart structure problems present since birth or congenital heart disease.

include unexplained fainting and fainting that occurs during exercise or physical activities. Shortening of breath or chest pain are other symptoms of heart problems.

having a family history of sudden cardiac death makes a person more prone to have the same heart events.

Talking to a healthcare provider can save young lives by making them avoid competitive sports or avoidable physical activities.