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Many factors can increase one's risk for heart, or cardiovascular, disease. Although there are different types of Heart disease, "atherosclerosis" usually refers to damage done to the heart or blood vessels. Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of heart disease. Lack of exercise, smoking, Diabetes and being overweight can all lead to atherosclerosis. A poor diet, meaning a diet that is high in fat, sugar and salt, can also lead to atherosclerosis. Poor diet and lack of exercise are the two main risk factors for atherosclerosis and, therefore, cardiovascular disease.
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∙ 15y agoHigh cholesterol which leads to high blood pressure which leads to blood clots which leads to blocked arteries which leads to some dreaded heart disease!
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What causes you to get heart disease?
Reasons of having Heart Disease : ^ Lifestyle ^Improper Diet ^Heridetary
What disease is caused by smoking?
It causes bronchitis and lung cancer and heart disease.
How is obesity scientifically linked to heart disease?
obesity usually causes high cholesterol and diabetes and high blood pressure which are the 3 major causes of heart disease.
Where can I get advice on the causes of heart disease?
To find an advice on the causes of heart disease one can talk to his primary physician or look it up on websites such as webmd.com. There are a lot of info online.
What causes accasional pain on the left side of the body near the heart?
heart disease or heart attack
Why is heart disease very serious?
because is can causes death
What exactly is heart disease and can it be cured?
Heart disease is a disease that involves the heart and vessels. It is the biggest causes of most deaths world wide. It has killed more woman than breast cancer has.
How did Robet E Lee die from natural causes?
Heart disease (and a subsequent heart attack).
What causes discoloration of heart muscles?
Liver disease or smoking is a contribute to discoloration of heart muscles
What is the main cause of heart disease in the United States?
The main cause of heart disease in the United States is hypertension. Additional common causes of heart disease include both high cholesterol and diabetes.
What are the Causes of high resting pulse?
check out www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/
What are the dangers of refined sugar?
It causes cancer, and leads to heart disease.
