Cardiovascular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are some risk factors of CHD that are non modifiable
A
Getting older
Genetics/ family history
2
Q
What does eating too much saturated fat do
A
Increase cholesterol levels = to CHD
3
Q
What does too much salt do
A
Increase blood levels = CHD
4
Q
What does too much alcohol do
A
Can damage heart muscle
Increase blood pressure
Leads to weight gain
5
Q
What does smoking do to your heart
A
Almost doubles a persons risk for heart disease
It damages the arteries
Carbon monoxide can reduce oxygen getting to your heart
6
Q
What does lack of physical activity do
A
Heart does not get the exercise it needs to ensure it works properly
