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Major risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

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Answer:

The number one risk factor for cardiovascular disease is lifestyle choice.
obesity
smoking
hereditary ( immediate family with the disease)
high (bad) cholesterol
hypertension
diabetes
bad diet
lack of exercise
stressful life style
not drinking enough water
too much salt in the diet
drug use

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