Qianqian, who was once called a “millennium baby” of China, was born at the moment of transferred to 2000, died at the age of 25 due to sudden death.
This information attracted attention on social networks Sina Weibo on March 25, after her mother posted an issue on her personal account, according to China News Service.
Qianqian’s mother, a teacher, shared an article about her daughter at the time of birth. Accordingly, Qianqian was born at 23:59 on January 1, 2000, as soon as China turned to the new millennium. The name “Qianqian” is given with the meaning of this special moment, in which “Qian” means “millennium” in Chinese. Chinese media at that time called Qianqian “Millennium baby”.
The cause of death of Qianqian is identified as a sudden or sudden heart loss.
According to Yin Yiqi, first aid lecturer of the Heartsaver program of the American Heart Association, sudden heart death is a sudden death due to heart problems, such as serious arrhythmia or cardiac arrest. He described this as a “timer bomb”, which could take his life without a warning sign.
Suddenly, the heart is not uncommon. Yin said risk factors include high intensity physical activity, hidden cardiovascular disease and the effects of some drugs. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, having a scientific schedule and equipping basic knowledge about first aid as well as health management.
Qian Qian before his death. Image: Weibo
The symptoms of cardiac risks include chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, heartbeat or abnormal heart. In many cases, the patient has no symptoms before sudden death, making it difficult to detect early.
To minimize risks, experts recommend maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise but suitable for physical condition, periodic health check and avoid stimulants such as alcohol and tobacco.
In addition, Yin also recommends that people should learn important first aid skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use automatic deformity (AED). “These skills can help increase the chances of survival for patients with sudden cardiac arrest,” he said.
In order to minimize the risk of death from cardiac arrest, the Chinese Red Cross has installed more than 64,000 AED machines at important public places, according to Xinhua in 2024. This figure increased significantly compared to 11,000 machines recorded in May 2021.