Arteriosclerosis develops over a period of years and even decades

The following risk factors encourage arteriosclerosis:

• Smoking
• High blood pressure
• Unfavourable blood lipid levels
• Unhealthy diet and overweight
• Diabetes
• Lack of exercise
• Stress

Age and hereditary predisposition are regarded as factors beyond our control. These factors apart, all other risks can be favourably influenced by a healthy lifestyle (balanced diet, regular exercise, plenty of relaxation and stopping smoking).