Risk Factors
Risk factors that can contribute to arteriosclerosis include;
- Age, gender, and ethnic group
- A family history of heart disease or arteriosclerosis
- Cardiovascular disease
- History of smoking
- Blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Physical inactivity
- High saturated fat diet
- Type 1 diabetes
Prevention
Although some risk factors and causes like age and heredity cannot be controlled, there are ways to prevent arteriosclerosis which include mainly lifestyle changes;
- Practice good heart health by eating a portion of healthy food
- Quit smoking
- Exercising regularly
- Maintaining healthy weight
- Regular checkups and maintaining a good blood pressure [4]
- Maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels