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Causes of Heart Disease

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14y ago
Updated: 9/16/2019

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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