Heart disease deaths in Delhi soar to record high in 2024, lifestyle changes blamed Over the last two decades, heart conditions have claimed the lives of 3,29,857 people in the national capital. The report highlights that the majority of these deaths occurred among middle-aged and older adults, but even young people are increasingly affected. The report highlights that the majority of these deaths occurred among middle-aged and older adults, but even young people are increasingly affected. "While hereditary risk remains important, lifestyle factors now play a larger and more modifiable role in early heart attacks. Between 2005 and 2024, males accounted for 2,10,206 of heart-related deaths, females for 1,19,626, and 25 others.