Sure! Here’s a categorization of each risk factor as one you can control or one you cannot control:
Risk factor you can control:
- Diet
- Tobacco use
- Cholesterol
- Stress
- Physical activity
Risk factor you cannot control:
- Age
- Heredity
- Gender
This categorization helps in understanding how lifestyle choices can influence the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, while also recognizing the fixed factors that one cannot change.