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Cardiovascular diseases are those affecting the circulatory system, both the heart and the veins and arteries. And although most are related to unhealthy habits and unhealthy lifestyle, some have an hereditary origin.

CVD can affect the heart (heart failure, heart attacks, valve disease of heart and heart disease) and cerebrovascular (stroke, carotid artery disease and diseases periferovasculares).

Furthermore, the World Health Organization:

• They are the leading cause of death worldwide. Every year more people die from CVD than from any other cause.

• It is estimated that in 2005 died from 17.5 million people, representing 30% of all deaths worldwide.

• CVD deaths equally affect both sexes, and over 80% occur in low-income countries and media.

• It is estimated that in 2015 will die nearly 20 million people by CVD and is expected to remain the leading cause of death.

What You Can Do

To decrease your chances of getting heart disease, the National Institutes of Health recommends that you: Read the rest of this entry »