Smoking
Heavy smokers are liable to develop cardiovascular problems because the contents of cigarettes allow plaque to build up in the blood vessels. Chemicals in cigarette smoke cause the blood to thicken and clump inside the veins and arteries. Reports show that one out of five deaths resulting from cardiovascular disease is linked to smoking. Also, smokers are up to four times more likely to get cardiovascular problems than non-smokers.
Poor diet
A poor diet can cause a myriad of health problems including heart diseases. Eating unhealthy foods like processed or canned foods can put you at significant risk. These foods are high in the bad type of fats like saturated fat and trans fat.
Also, they are loaded with salt which supplies the body with a high dose of sodium that can spike blood pressure levels.
Common causes [5] of heart disease include;