CVDs & Risk Factors Flashcards
1
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high blood pressure
A
blood pressure that is regularly more than 140/90 mmHg; this increases your risk of developing CVDs
2
Q
hypertension
A
high blood pressure regularly measuring over 140/90mmHg, which increases your risk of developing CVDs
3
Q
body mass index (BMI)
A
a calculation to determine if you are a healthy weight by comparing your weight to your height in a simple formula
4
Q
Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
A
lipoproteins which transport lipids around the body.
5
Q
high-density lipoproteins (HDLs)
A
lipoproteins which transport cholesterol from body tissues to the liver and can help reduce risks of CVDs
