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If cardiovascular disease is hereditary, what can I do to lower my risk?
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∙ 11y ago
If a disease is hereditary, there aren't many ways to prevent it except for asking your doctor for health advice and tips on how to change your lifestyle choices for yourself and those who you're worried about.
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Cardiovascular disease can be attributed to this uncontrollable risk factor?
Cardiovascular disease can be attributed to this uncontrollable risk factor:
Who has more of a risk for cardiovascular disease?
Elderly, cigarette smoking obese people have a high risk of cardiovascular disease.
What type of fat deposition increase risk for cardiovascular disease?
Abdominal deposits (beer belly) are the highest risk, and seem to be hereditary. However, any degree of obesity puts a person at high risk, regardless of where the weight is deposited. See below.
What are the odds of nonsmokers developing cardiovascular disease when compared to smokers?
A smoker's risk of heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is four times the risk of nonsmokers. Smokers also have four times the risk of cardiovascular disease in general.
What is being inactive for cardiovascular disease?
Being inactive is a _____ for cardiovascular diseases. Answer: Primary risk factor !
What if your risk of developing CVD increases if you?
The risk of developing CVD (cardiovascular disease) increases if you smoke or have untreated high blood pressure. The increase of cardiovascular disease also increases with illicit drug use.
What are some risks associated with dash diets?
Dash diet has many benefits including helping lower risk of heart disease in men and can help lower the risk of some cancers. However the dash diet can increase cardiovascular risk factors in youth with diabetes mellitus.
What cardiovascular disease risk factors can be controlled?
If your question is true or false your answer is: False :)Cardiovascular disease can result from your genes and/or your environment (diet, etc), so, proper diet and exercise alone cannot entirely prevent disease. However, it can greatly lower your risk of getting it and/or prevent its symptoms from negatively affecting your life.
Which characteristics is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?
Hostility
Is coronary heart disease hereditary?
Yes, Coronary heart disease can be hereditary or genetic. It can also be caused by poor nutrition and inactivity. Be sure to eat healthy and exercise to reduce your risk.
Which of the following statements is not true about genetics A If you know your genetics you can adjust your lifestyle to lower your risk of hereditary diseases B Tests may be offered t?
A.If you know your genetics, you can adjust your lifestyle to lower your risk of hereditary diseases.
What are the risk factors of heart disease?
There are many risks for heart disease, hereditary, diet, weight are just a few. To help reduce your chances of heart disease, lower salt intake, eat nutritious meals, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight.
