There are various ways in which
different institutions categorize the risk factors for CHD.
Sometimes they're listed as Primary and Secondary. We've broken them
down into those you can control, and those you can't.
- Family History
- Gender and Age
- Diabetes
- Race
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- Smoking
- Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure
- Obesity
- Physical Inactivity
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Your Fight Against Coronary Heart Disease
Know
the Enemy
Before you can fight
against any enemy you need to know who he is, and why he's the
enemy. If you've read about the various risk factors on this page
you've taken a good step. Next, read about what
cholesterol
is and can do to your arteries.
Know
Thyself
Next you need to know
where you stand in relation to CHD, both at your current stage in life and
your future chances of acquiring CHD, and your potential to fight
against it. A good tool is the Heart Test.
When you take the Heart Test your answers are
sent to the Heart Team at the Cardiovascular Center, where your answers
are analyzed and your risks calculated. Your results will be mailed
to you. There is no charge for this service, and you will
have in your hands an evaluation and recommendations concerning your
personal risk. Plus, you'll receive a coupon for a free lipid panel
at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
