Heart Disease & Precautions

Question 1

What is heart disease?

Answer 1

Heart disease is a structural or functional abnormality that can lead to a heart attack

Question 2

What causes heart disease?

Answer 2

Heart disease is usually caused by lifestyle and/or genetic factors. It’s not caused by an infection.

Question 3

What lifestyle factors can lead to heart disease?

Answer 3

Poor diet, smoking, stress, misuse of drugs (like ecstasy, cannabis), alcohol can affect the heart rate and blood pressure, increasing the risk of a heart attack.

Question 4

When does a heart attack occur?

Answer 4

When fatty deposits build up in blood vessels supplying the heart. Blood flow is restricted and the muscle cells in the heart don’t get enough oxygen and nutrients.

Question 5

What precautions can people take against heart disease?

Answer 5

Regular exercise (20 minutes of brisk walking everyday)
Not smoking
Maintaining a healthy weight and reducing salt intake