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coronary heart disease

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Doing regular exercise can reduce the risk of major illnesses such as coronary heart disease, stroke and cancer, and lower the risk of early death by up to 30%.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

In Australia, dementia recently surpassed coronary heart disease to become the nation's leading cause of death.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026

Compared with the lowest group, those in the highest group had a 67% greater risk of dying from coronary heart disease or stroke, or experiencing non-fatal heart attacks, strokes or resuscitated cardiac arrest.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 19, 2026

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

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2024

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.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2024

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