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• Physical inactivity: Lack of regular physical activity increases risk.
• Obesity and overweight: Being overweight or obese increases risk.
• High blood pressure: Uncontrolled high blood pressure significantly increases risk.
• High cholesterol: High levels of LDL cholesterol and low levels of HDL cholesterol increase risk.
• Diabetes: Diabetes significantly increases risk.
• Stress: Chronic stress can contribute to CAD.

Preventive methods for CAD:

• Lifestyle modifications: Focus on quitting smoking, adopting a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, and managing stress.
• Medical interventions: If necessary, medications can help control blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.

Recommendations for your classmates’ subjects:

• Encourage them to assess their own modifiable risk factors using online tools or consultations with medical professionals.
• Provide them with resources on healthy lifestyle choices, including diet, exercise, and stress management techniques.
• Highlight the importance of regular medical checkups to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels, and manage any existing medical conditions.
• Help them connect with appropriate resources and support groups to facilitate behavior change and maintain healthy habits.

Remember, early detection and intervention are crucial in preventing and managing CAD. By focusing on modifiable risk factors and adopting healthy lifestyle practices, individuals can significantly reduce their risk of developing this chronic condition.