Heart and blood vessel problems develop over time and occur when arteries that supply the heart with blood slowly become clogged from a buildup of cells, fat and cholesterol. This buildup is called plaque. When the blood flow gets blocked, you could have a heart attack. That's why it's so important to reduce your risk factors, know the warning signs, and know how to respond quickly and properly if warning signs occur.

Contributing factors to Cardiovascular disease that we Can Change, or at least control:

• Smoking
• Alcohol
• Stress
• Diabetes
• Birth Control
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Overweight
• Physical inactivity

• Age
• Heredity
• Gender