How many Americans have one or more heart disease risk factors?
Answer: Nearly 75% of Americans have at least one risk factor for heart disease. While many people are aware that high blood pressure and high cholesterol increase your odds, a sedentary lifestyle, daily unmanaged stress, and a poor diet do, too.
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