The secretion of hydrochloric acid by the stomach plays an important role in protecting the body against pathogens ingested with food or water. A gastric fluid pH of 1 to 2 is deleterious to many microbial pathogens; however, the neutralization of gastric acid by antacids or the inhibition of acid secretion by various drugs may increase the risk of food- or waterborne illnesses. Peptic ulcer disease is often treated by decreasing or eliminating gastric acid secretion, and such treatment blocks the protective antibacterial action of gastric fluid.
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Controllable risk factors include:
Smoking.
High LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, and low HDL, or "good" cholesterol.
Uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure)
Physical inactivity.
Obesity.
Uncontrolled diabetes.
Uncontrolled stress and anger.
