Cardiovascular Risk, or heart disease and stroke, is a very common chronic disease. It happens when your blood vessels or arteries become narrower due to physical factors and lifestyle choices such as:

• abnormal blood cholesterol
• high blood pressure
• lack of physical activity or exercise
• smoking
• being overweight or obese
• stress

People with diabetes or who have had a heart attack or stroke in the past are at higher risk of cardiovascular complications.