cardiovascular health promotion Flashcards
1
Q
what is atherosclerosis
A
build up of plaque in blood vessels
comes from LDL cholesterol
2
Q
are men or women more likely to have cardiovascular issues
A
men
3
Q
what does high HDL and low LDL mean
A
decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, opposite applies
4
Q
is atherosclerosis symptomatic
A
no
5
Q
is cholesterol a surrogate marker of CV disease
A
yes
6
Q
what is health defined as
A
- absence of disease
- well being
- a resource
7
Q
what is the health belief model
A
for a person to take action they must
believe they are susceptible
believe the health issue is serious
believe advantages outweigh disadvantages
