Risk factors of CVD

Question 2

Risk factors

Answer 2

Any factor, which increases the chances of suffering from cardiovascular diseases

Question 3

Risk factors:

Answer 3

Non-modifiable risk factors
Modifiable risk factors (lifestyle factors)

Question 4

Non-modifiable risk factors

Answer 4

Age
Gender
Gene

Question 5

Modifiable risk factors (lifestyle factors)

Answer 5

Diet
Stress
Obesity
Drinking alcohol
Smoking

Question 6

Non-modifiable risk factors: genes

Answer 6

There is a genetic tendency (trend) in some families, & ethnic groups, to develop CVDs
These trends can include; balance of the body
Arteries which are easily damaged
A tendency to develop hypertension which can cause arterial damage & make CVDs more likely
Problems with cholesterol balance of the body

Question 7

Non-modifiable risk factors: age

Answer 7

As a person grows older, his blood vessels naturally lose their elasticity & narrows slightly. This first raises his Bp & then gradually sets up the events leading to heart attack

Question 9

Modifiable risk factors - inactivity: risks

Answer 9

1. Increased risk of obesity
2. Increased risk of diabetes
3. High blood pressure
4. High risk of CVD

Question 10

Modifiable risk factors - activity: benefits of exercise

Answer 10

1. Lower blood pressure
2. Prevent obesity & diabetes
3. Lowers blood cholesterol
4. Balance lipoprotein
5. Reduce stress