Cause 11. Age: The Unstoppable Clock
Age is a non-modifiable risk factor that significantly contributes to heart disease. As we age, our heart and blood vessels naturally undergo changes, which could predispose us to heart disease.
Over time, the heart can become less efficient, the walls of the heart may thicken, and the heart might pump blood less efficiently. These changes can lead to an increased risk of heart disease.
Furthermore, with age, the risk of developing other conditions that contribute to heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, also increases. These conditions, coupled with the natural aging of the heart, can amplify the risk of heart disease.
Thus, age, with its relentless advance, poses a substantial risk factor for heart disease. (11)
