Factors causing heart desease

The risk factors are as follows

Diabetes Mellitus: It is a common disorder and is-seen in about 1/3 cases of Coronary Artery Disease. It is more seen in obese people and people with sedentary habits. By controlling Diabetes, we can reduce the incidence of Heart Attacks and the mortality associated with it. Diabetes is also seen in pediatric and adult patients.

Smoking: It is very common among people and is very important cause of heart problems, lung diseases and cancer. It can cause Heart Attack in young adults, Even it can cause harm to passive smokers (people who are in company of smokers). We
have to educate people about the risks involves in smoking and to quit smoking is very essential.

High Cholesterol: Cholesterol is of two types. Bad Cholesterol known as LDL, Good cholesterol known as HDL. The LDL cholesterol is deposited in arteries supplying blood to heart, brain, kidney and limbs. It also cause Heart Attack among young people. By controlling cholesterol we can reduce the incidence of Heart Attack, stroke and death.

There are lot of mediations to control the Cholesterol.

■ Obesity: Obesity is a curse to the health of individual. High blood pressure, CAD diabetes is common among obese people. Obese people die early. So it is essential to control weight which can be done with the help of diet, walking exercise.

■ Sedentary habit: People with sedentary habits are likely to get Heart Disease

■ Stress: Increased stress leads to various heart ailments

■ Strong family history: People with strong family history of Heart disease are prone to death Heart Attacks

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