Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease

Age:  45 and above, Male
         55 and above, Female
  • Family history of heart disease
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Blood Pressure: >140/90 mm of Hg or on blood pressure pills
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Obesity: Visceral type
Non-traditional risks:
  • Poor intake of fruits and vegetables
  • Sedentary Lifestyle
  • Homocysteine: >10Umol/L
  • Lipoprotein Lipase a: > 30mg/dl
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