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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Risk Factors for Heart Disease

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Risk Factors for Heart Disease
The reason why some people and not others develop coronary heart disease is not fully understood. It is known that certain factors, called "risk factors" can increase the risk of a person developing the disease.

Risk factors can be divided into two groups 'modifiable' and 'non-modifiable' risk factors;

Modifiable risk factors - these are risk factors that can be changed including:

High Blood Lipids (Fats)

High Blood Pressure

Diabetes

Being Overweight

Smoking

Lack of Physical Activity

Poor Eating Habits

Depression
Non-modifiable risk factors - these are risk factors that can't be changed including:

Age & Sex

Family History

Ethnicity

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