cardiovasuclar diseases Flashcards
1
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CVD
A
are group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels & are the leading causes of death globally
2
Q
contributors to heart disease
A
-increasing age
-male sex
-heredity
3
Q
risk factors
A
-smoking
-HBP
-Overweight
-high abdominal girth
-diabetes
-saturated fat intake
4
Q
protective factors
A
-pa
-alcohol intake (low)
-adequate HDL cholesterol
-looking after mental health
-screening and checks
-maintaining a healthy weight
