9 factors are responsible for 90% of heart attacks.

The ‘Interheart’ study has shown that the following 9 factors are responsible for 90% of heart attacks.

1. Smoking and tobacco consumption
2. High level of bad cholesterol and low level of good cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)
3. Stress and psychosocial reasons
4. Inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables 
5. Lack of exercise: sedentary life 
6. High blood pressure 
7. Alcohol consumption in excess 
8. Diabetes 
9. Obesity