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Most important modifiable risk factor for Coronary Heart Disease

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#1 ·
what is the most important modified risk factor for CAD:

DM
HTN
Smoking
Central obesity
Physical inactivity

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#5 ·
smoking

FROM MEDSCAPE ONLINE :
High blood cholesterol levels (specifically, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [LDL-C])
High blood pressure
Cigarette smoking: Cessation of cigarette smoking constitutes the single most important preventive measure for CAD
Diabetes mellitus
Obesity
Lack of physical activity
Metabolic syndrome
Mental stress and depression
 
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