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Genetics (Part 2)

Genome research studies have helped us identify specific components that act as risk factors in our genes. Dr Chris Jones explains more in this video.

Dr Chris Jones continues to explore genetics as a non-modifiable risk factor by looking at some of the studies made in genome research that have helped us identify specific components that act as risk factors in our genes.

You can download the Week 4 supplement, which contains additional images and descriptions to help you understand the topics covered in this video.

British Heart Foundation resources

Find out more in the following, optional, video Family history and heart disease; one of a series, produced by the British Heart Foundation Risking it: Fighting against risk factors in coronary heart disease.

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Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease

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