50% of all deaths in the United States every year are caused by cardiovascular disease and cancer combined.
<h3>What is cardiovascular disease?</h3>
Conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels are collectively referred to as cardiovascular disease (CVD).
It is frequently associated with atherosclerosis, an accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries that increases the risk of blood clots.
The main behavioral risk factors for heart disease and stroke include poor eating habits, inactivity, cigarette use, and alcohol abuse.
As a result of behavioral risk factors, people may develop high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high blood lipids, as well as overweight and obesity.
Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease (CHD).
