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Cardiovascular Disease

  • There are many lifestyle factors that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)

    • CVD is a general term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels

    • It is usually associated with

      • Atherosclerosis; the formation of hard plaques in the artery lining

      • Thrombosis; the formation of blood clots in the arteries

  • Risk factors are factors that can be linked to an increased risk of a disease

    • Exposure to a risk factor doesn’t guarantee that an individual will suffer a disease, e.g. a person who smokes regularly isn’t guaranteed to develop lung cancer but their risk compared to someone who doesn’t smoke is much higher

    • Certain risk factors are correlated with certain diseases, but correlations are not always causations

  • Risk factors can be

    • Aspects of a person’s lifestyle such as the food they eat or whether or not they drink alcohol

    • Substances in a person’s body or environment such as air pollution in a crowded city or asbestos in old buildings

    • Genetic predispositions to developing certain diseases

    • Other biological factors such as age or biological sex

  • Many diseases are caused by the interaction of a number of factors

    • E.g. the chance of developing CVD is higher in individuals who have a diet high in cholesterol, don’t exercise regularly, and smoke; all of these behaviours increase the likelihood of damage occurring to the arteries

  • Some factors, such as those related to lifestyle, are to some extent under the control of the individual

    • It is usually possible to make decisions about diet, smoking, alcohol intake, and exercise levels

    • Note that scientists are becoming increasingly aware that the best choices are easier to make for some than others; unhealthy food choices are often cheaper and easier, and not everyone has time to exercise

  • Other factors are outside of an individual’s control, such as genetics, biological sex, and age

Lifestyle Factors Linked to CVD Table

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Other Factors Linked to CVD Table

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