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The Scots and those from the north
of England
have one of the greatest risks in the world of dying young from a heart
attack, stroke or disease of the arteries affecting circulation,
especially in the legs.
There is now a great deal of
knowledge about the causes of cardiovascular disease which we usually
call risk factors.
We list these below for you but if
you click on the risk factors on the prevention page you can learn
more.
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Risk
Factors
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Smoking
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Having High blood pressure
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An unhealthy diet
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Not taking enough exercise
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Stress
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All of these are especially
important if your parents died young of a heart attack or stroke.
Your primary care team can help you now.
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