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coronary heart disease

British  

noun

  1. any heart disorder caused by disease of the coronary arteries

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Each additional daily serving was linked to more than a 5% increase in the likelihood of heart attacks, strokes, or death from coronary heart disease or stroke.

From Science Daily

Men start developing coronary heart disease years before women do, and the difference can be seen as early as the mid-30s, according to a large, long-term study led by Northwestern Medicine.

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Neck circumference is also tied to coronary heart disease, where narrowed arteries reduce the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart.

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The checks will also record key information including smoking status; family history of coronary heart disease; and cholesterol level.

From BBC

For every 10% increase in whole plant-based foods, people had an eight percent lower risk of developing coronary heart disease and a 20% lower risk of dying from the disease.

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