Risk Factors


Emerging

Micro
Hypertension
Diabetes
Cholesterol


Smoking
Obesity
Inactivity
Stress


Introduction

Cardiac risk factors are things about you and how you live that can increase the possibility of a heart attack, stroke or the development of vascular disease. Some risk factors cannot be changed (not modifiable) and some can be eliminated or greatly reduced by changing your habits and the way you live (modifiable).

 

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