Can a 17 year old have coronary heart disease?

Can a 17 year old have coronary heart disease? What would happen? How do you get coronary heart disease?

Answer #1

Although unusual at such a young age, yes, heart disease can strike at any age depending on your genetics, diet, activity level, and consumption of toxins such as alcohol and tobacco. The AHA is now saying that precursors to heart disease often begin in adolescence.

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