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What causes atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)?

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What causes atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)?

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It is unknown exactly how atherosclerosis begins or what causes it. Some scientists think that certain risk factors may be associated with atherosclerosis, including: elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, smoking, type 1 diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity.