My Risk
Certain factors increase your risk of getting heart disease. You are at a higher risk if you are:
- A woman age 55 or older
- A man age 45 or older
- Related to someone who had early heart disease
Other risk factors for heart disease include:
- Obesity or overweight
- Smoking
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Heavy drinking
- Diabetes
- Lack of exercise
