Factors leading to Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

CHD is a coronary heart disease where plaque builds up inside someones coronary arteries, slowing the flow of Oxygen and blood to the heart. This is a slow process that takes many years. Heart attacks may occur due to this condition. CHD is both genetic as well as due to unhealthy environment and living. CHD is not only one type of heart disease but it is in fact many different types falling under one category. CHD is a deformity or malformation of the heart that children are born with. This is an issue because 1% or more of the worlds children are affected by CHD that is 8 out of every 1,000 kids who will have a CHD disease. 

There are many different things you can do to help prevent this from occurring. By eating the right foods such as...

• Oily fish - high in omega, Ex. Salmon, Tuna, Trout, etc.
• Vegetables - Ex.broccoli, cabbage, carrots, etc. 
• Fruit - Ex. apples, bananas, oranges, etc. 
• Whole grains - Ex.oatmeal, brown rice, Corn tortillas, etc.  

To decrease your CHD risk you should NOT be or have...

• High blood pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Genetic CHD
• Obese 
• An active smoker

It is shown that men are more at risk of developing CHD at a younger age than women. Also if you are older you have a higher risk of developing CHD.

Bibliography

"What Is Coronary Heart Disease?" - NHLBI, NIH. N.p., 23 Oct. 2015. Web. 22 Jan. 2016. <http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/cad>. 

"How To Prevent and Control Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors." - NHLBI, NIH. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2016. <http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/hd/prevent>.

"CHD." MedicineNet. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2016. <http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15370>http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15370