There are obviously factors which influence the development of a possible heart disease. There are two types of heart disease risk factors: major factors and contributing ones. The first type comprises factors which are considered directly responsible for the increase in the risk of developing a heart disease. The second type factors are only thought to influence the development of a heart disease, though nothing is certain as far as their role is concerned.
The most common major risk factors of heart disease are:
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Sedentary life
The most common contributing risk factors of heart disease are:
- Stress
- Oral contraceptives
- Alcohol
- Sex hormones
