How factors can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) Flashcards
What factors can increase cardiovascular disease (CVD)
- High blood pressure
- Genetics
- Inactivity
- Age
- Gender
- Smoking
- Diet
How can genetics increase the chance of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Because genes are passed down and Genetic factors likely play a role in heart disease like high blood pressure; poor cholesterol metabolism; arteries that are more easily damaged; relative HDL: LDL levels in the blood.
How can age increase the chance of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Because as people grow older the elasticity and width of arteries decrease with age making it faster to develop CVD
How can gender increase the chance of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Men are more likely to develop CVD compared to women because oestrogen gives women some protection from CVD before the menopause
How can diet increase the chance of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD)
an unhealthy diet can lead to high cholesterol and high blood pressure
Eating a diet high in saturated fats, trans fat, and cholesterol increases the chance of developing CVD
How can high blood pressure increase the chance of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Because If your blood pressure is too high, it can damage your blood vessels.
Blood pressure should not be above 140 mm Hg systolic and 90 mm Hg diastolic
How can smoking increase the chance of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD)
because chemicals in smoke physically damage artery linings and also cause them to constrict.
The harmful substances in tobacco can damage and narrow your blood vessels.
How can inactivity increase the chance of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD)
If you don’t exercise regularly, it’s more likely that you’ll have high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and be overweight. All of these are risk factors for CVD.
