Friday, February 26, 2010

Heart Disease: Risk Factors



Factors that put YOU at higher risk

Nine out of 10 heart disease patients have at least one risk factor.

Several medical conditions and lifestyle choices can put you at a higher risk for heart disease, including—

High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Cigarette smoking
Overweight and obesity
Poor diet
Physical inactivity
Alcohol use

Information taken from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) Website, www.cdc.gov.

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