Protecting the heart during aging?

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What is the leading case of morality in the elderly?

CVD

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What are behavioural risks factors for CHD?

  • alcohol and drug use

  • dietary risks

  • tobacco smoke

  • low physical activity

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What are metabolic risk factors of CHD?

  • high body mass index

  • high systolic blood pressure

  • high total blood pressure

  • high total cholesterol

  • high fasting plasma glucose

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What are environmental risk factors of CHD?

  • air pollution