Family history

What is the risk of me developing coronary heart disease if my parents have coronary heart disease?

If one parent has coronary heart disease (CHD), your risk of having CHD is 15% higher than it is for the general population. The risk rises to above 30% if your parent got CHD before they were 55.

If both parents have early coronary heart disease (that is, they got it when they were under 55), your risk of having CHD can rise to 50% higher than that of the general population. It is important that family members know their own risk factors and take steps to prevent coronary heart disease.