Causes
What causes cardiovascular disease?

 What causes heart disease?
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood lipid levels
  • Diabetes
  • Diseases of the heart muscle
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Smoking
  • Lack of exercise
  • Prolonged stress

  •  What are the risk factors?
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • Overweight
  • Excessive salt intake
  • Lack of exercise
  • Stress
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