Question

In preventing heart disease, describe the factors individuals have no control over.

Answer 1

Risk Factors You CAN'T Control

Age: As you age, your risk for heart disease increases. About 82% of people who die of coronary heart disease are 65 or older.1 

Gender: Heart disease kills more women than men, although men have higher rates of being diagnosed with heart disease.2, 3

Heredity (Including Race): A family history of heart disease increases your risk. Certain racial minorities (including African Americans and Hispanic Americans) have higher rates of heart disease risk factors such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes.