The ‘Interheart’ study has shown that the following 9 factors are responsible for 90% of heart attacks.
- Smoking and tobacco consumption
- High level of bad cholesterol and low level of good cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)
- Stress and psychosocial reasons
- Inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables
- Lack of exercise: sedentary life
- High blood pressure
- Alcohol consumption in excess
- Diabetes
- Obesity