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Editorial
. 2024 Aug 20;14(8):1032.
doi: 10.3390/biom14081032.

Molecular Aspects of Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Shang-Zhong Xu  1 , Thozhukat Sathyapalan  2
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Molecular Aspects of Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Shang-Zhong Xu et al. Biomolecules. .

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death [...].

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The author declares no conflict of interest.

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Main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The modifiable behaviour risk factors, comorbidities, and social risk factors can be controlled via lifestyle changes, medical care, public health awareness campaigns, and prevention or mitigation strategies from governments and communities. The non-modifiable factor of ageing may also be influenced by an intervention with Life’s Essential 8 measures, which have been shown to slow the biological ageing process.
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