Biological factors Flashcards
cholesterol levels
causes, diseases asscoaited and health indicators
high blood cholestrol levels is caused by LDL clogging and narrowing arterties
Causing arthescolorisis
stroke and heart attack by not having enough blood flow to the heart
High blood pressure
what is it and diseases associated
excess pressure put on arterial walls when blood is being transported throughout the body, blood pumping is more forceful because of narrow arteries
Causing Hypertension and putting excess strain on heart, causing heart failure
high body weight
diet high in trans fat results in obesity
this can lead to high cholestrol via the LDL clogging blood vessels putting excesss strain on heart
birthweight
low birthweight is when baby is extremely underweight
low birthweight can result from maternal drinking
causing Fads, diabetes, depression and hypertension
