1.2 - who is at risk of cardiovascular disease ? Flashcards
1
Q
what is meant by risk
A
probability of occurrence of some unwanted event or outcome
2
Q
why might people over estimate risk
A
- if the risk is involuntary
- not natural
- unfamiliar
- dreaded
- unfair
- very small
3
Q
what factors contribute to health risks
A
- age
- hereditary
- physical environment
- social environment
- lifestyle and behaviour choices
