Conference Proceedings - Journal of Cholesterol and Heart Disease (2020) Volume 0, Issue 0

Heart Diseases

Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, includes any number of conditions involving the human heart or blood vessels. It is the leading cause of death around the world. Coronary artery disease, stroke, hypertensions, arrhythmia, and angina are all types of heart disease. Scientists estimate that 90 percent of all heart disease is preventable, largely through lifestyle modifications including a healthy diet, regular exercise, the avoidance of tobacco, and limiting alcohol intake.

The risk factors of Heart Disease for developing heart disease are numerous and well-know. Major risk factors for heart disease include the following:

Age, Gender, Tobacco usage, One’s level of physical inactivity, Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes, High cholesterol, A family history of heart disease.

 

Author(s): Dr. Sudha Bansode

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