There are several factors that pose a threat to the normal functioning of the heart which is one of the most important organs of the body. It is vital to take note of the risk factors in view of the stealth nature of heart ailments. Heart related diseases do not occur all of a sudden; they are the consequences of years and years of unhealthy practices and unattended risk factors.
Heart diseases or cardiovascular diseases claim close to 18 million lives each year. As per the WHO data, one-third of the deaths due to heart diseases occur prematurely in people less than 70 years of age.