The risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease include being inactive, having a diet of high fat and high salt foods, de
veloping high levels of LDL cholesterol, smoking, drinking alcohol, having a high ratio of body fat to other body tissue, and having Type II diabetes. How much control do you have over these factors? How much responsibility should be placed on individuals who develop cardiovascular disease due to these factors?
True, you have a lot of control, and many responsibilties should be placed becaused it might not be completely prevented but can reduce the chances by living an active and healthy lifestyle.