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Over 17 million people worldwide die from cardiovascular disease each year. This equates to 30% of all deaths. Several of the risk factors that contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease — including age, sex and our genes — cannot be changed. However, a number of other important risk factors, such as obesity, smoking and physical inactivity, are modifiable through lifestyle choices.
Cardiovascular disease
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