Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for CHD -
Ans. is 6d' i.e., Old age o Old age is a non-modiflable risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease (CHD).o Other three (given in question) are modifiable risk factors.Risk factors for atherosclerosis and coronary heart diseaseModifiableo Hyperlipidemiao Diabeteso Trans-unsaturated fat intakeo Hypertensiono Alcoholo Chlamydia pneumonaeo Cigarette smokingo Lipoprotein (a)o CMVo Physical inactivity Nonmodifiableo Old ageo Obesityo Stress (type 'A' personality)o Male gendero Postmenopausalo Homocysteineo Family historyo Prothrombotic factors
Diabetes
Smoking
Hypertension
Old age
Myocardial Infraction