Risk factors for coronary heart disease
Modifiable | Non-modifiable |
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HDL, high density lipoprotein; LDL, low density lipoprotein. | |
High LDL cholesterol | Age |
High blood pressure | Sex |
Smoking | Family history |
Low HDL cholesterol | Genetic |
Lack of exercise | Birth weight |
Diabetes and glucose intolerance | |
Left ventricular hypertrophy | |
Central obesity | |
Homocysteine | |
Clotting factors | |
Oral contraceptives |