Two main risk factors for the progression and worsening of pain and decreased in function capacity are increased body mass, in particular fat mass and slower walking speeds. (sciencedaily.com)
The previously known main risk factors for developing COPD are smoking and air pollution. (sciencedaily.com)
Three main risk factors make up 85 % of the modifiable risk for heart disease in men and women: high cholesterol, high systolic blood pressure and smoking, with high systolic blood pressure being the major risk factor. (ahealthblog.com)