The main risk factors of coronary heart disease that could be modified or prevented include; High blood cholesterol, Elevated blood pressure, High triglyceride with low HDL, diabetes, smoking, obesity, inactivity and excessive alcohol and stress.

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Coronary Heart disease:

CHD is the main cause of death in the majority of developed countries; the disease becomes more likely with increasing age. Younger people may suffer from the disease, however it is more common that young men would get it then woman whom have not yet experienced menopause. Also if close relatives had suffered from CHD earlier on in their life, a chance of having the disease increases.

The main risk factors of coronary heart disease that could be modified or prevented include; High blood cholesterol, Elevated blood pressure, High triglyceride with low HDL, diabetes, smoking, obesity, inactivity and excessive alcohol and stress.

If several of these issues exist together the likeliness of having the disease is very high. Identifying and working on one risk factor would not be efficient; a complete change in diet and lifestyle should be maintained.

High-cholesterol

To modify your high cholesterol, in order to reduce risk of getting CHD, you would need to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Cholesterol is an important aspect of our diet, and is crucial for healthy cells. Too much cholesterol however, is harmful and the body