A 26-year-old man works in a high-stress sales position, has a family history of premature heart disease, and is physically inactive. How many non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) does he have?

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The non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in this scenario are the family history of premature heart disease and the individual's age (26 years old is not directly a risk factor, but age becomes a risk factor as one gets older, especially for men over 45 and women over 55; however, the family history indicates a genetic predisposition which is non-modifiable). The high-stress job and physical inactivity are modifiable risk factors.

A 26-Year-Old Man Works in a High-Stress Sales Position, Has