While Cardiovascular Disease may encompass several conditions, atherosclerosis which causes damage to arteries and blood vessels is the condition most common cause.
What are the most common risk factors for atherosclerosis?
Diet high in saturated fat Smoking Lack of exercise Being overweight * All of the above
Atherosclerosis, a thickening of the arteries and blood vessels, is primarily affected by diet and lifestyle.
Atherosclerosis is largely preventable.
* True False
Atherosclerosis, while influence by hereditary factors, is largely preventable with modifications to lifestyle and diet.