Table 1

Risk factors for coronary heart disease

ModifiableNon-modifiable
HDL, high density lipoprotein; LDL, low density lipoprotein.
High LDL cholesterolAge
High blood pressureSex
SmokingFamily history
Low HDL cholesterolGenetic
Lack of exerciseBirth weight
Diabetes and glucose intolerance
Left ventricular hypertrophy
Central obesity
Homocysteine
Clotting factors
Oral contraceptives