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  (none).jpg Diet: People in the developed world eat too much fatty food. This can lead to clogged arteries and obesity that puts a strain on the heart. A high fat diet can also increase the risk of bowel and stomach cancers. 12,412 people died from heart disease in Scotland in the year 2000.20


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