What are the risk factors for heart diseases?

High blood pressure

Physical inactivity

Obesity and overweight

Diabetes mellitus

Increasing age

Gender

Family history

Tobacco smoke

High blood cholesterol

High Blood sugar

People who exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and manage stress are less likely to have heart disease. A healthy lifestyle will offset internal risk factors such as age, gender, family history, and ethnicity. Many ethnic groups, including African Americans, have an increased risk of heart disease.

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