Heart disease, one of the leading causes for death worldwide can be prevented.
Atleast. 50% of the cardio-vascular deaths can be attributed to five modifiable risk factors.–
ie Smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and obesity
Studies underscore the importance of life-style modifications, advising doctors to not just treat risk factors and heart diseases but intervene early to prevent the risk factors
-The Week-