Question: what are some modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis?
Answer: Smoking or other tobacco use.
Hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, including inherited lipoprotein disorders.
Dyslipidemia.
Diabetes mellitus.
Hypertension.
Obesity (abdominal obesity)
Psychosocial stress.
Sedentary lifestyle and/or lack of exercise.