Risk Factors for Heart Disease

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Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in New York City. Learn about the risk factors for heart disease and reduce your own risk. There are many things you can do to keep your heart healthy.

What are Risk Factors for Heart Disease?

Some risk factors for heart disease you can do something about, some you cannot. It's imoprtant to see your doctor to determine your risk. Here are some risk factors for heart diease that you can control:

Obesity & Overweight: Extra weight can put you at risk for heart disease.
- Learn to make healthy food and drink choices.
- Here are some tips for achieving a healthy weight [Español][中文].

Physical Inactivity: Being physically active is important for overall health— including heart health.
- Learn about the benefits of physical activity and how you can get moving!
Tobacco Use: If you smoke, you can lower your risk for heart disease and other health problems by quitting. We can help you quit!

High Blood Pressure: Learn more about blood pressure [Español][中文][Creole][Русский][Urdu][বাংলা]

Diabetes

diabetes [Español][中文][Русский]

High Cholesterol: Learn about controlling your cholesterol [Español][中文][Creole][Русский][Urdu][বাংলা].

More Resources

Heart Disease: information from the CDC, including the
signs and symptoms of a heart attack.