Risk factors
Irreversible factors that can lead to heart disease:
1.getting older
2.being male
3.genetic/family history of CVD

Factors that are potentially reversible or could be modified:

1.cigarette smoking
2.increased levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood
3.being overweight
4.waist circumference (above 32 inches form women, 36 inches Asian men and 37 inches European men)
5.high blood pressure
6.being inactive
7.diabetes
8.having a tendency for blood clotting

Dietary changes
Making small changes to your diet is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce your risk of CVD. You燾an do this by:

1.Reducing fat in your diet, especially saturated and trans-fats.
2.Eating more fruit and vegetables, wholegrain foods and soluble fibre.
3.Drinking alcohol in moderation.