The article discusses the main causes of cardiovascular diseases, including tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, unhealthy lifestyle, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol consumption, and air pollution. Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by eliminating behavioral and environmental risk factors. It is important to detect cardiovascular diseases as early as possible, as treatment, medication, and a healthy lifestyle and diet are essential.

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