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Risk factors you can't change
Your health and family history plays a big role in determining what your risk level is.
Age
- Heart disease and diabetes risk increases as you grow older
- Age is not a risk factor for kidney disease
Gender
- Men generally have a higher risk of heart disease
- Women's risk of heart disease increases after menopause
- Type 2 diabetes is more common in men than women
Origin
- Type 2 diabetes risk is higher for people of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Pacific Islander background
- Type 2 diabetes risk is higher for people of Asian background
Family History
- If your immediate family has heart disease or diabetes, your risk goes up
- If you're unsure, ask family members if they've had type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or stroke