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Genrish500 [490]
3 years ago
12

Name 4 factors that can increase the risk of heart disease:

Biology
1 answer:
Furkat [3]3 years ago
4 0
Lack of exercise
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Obesity and high cholesterol

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