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Stress is a major risk factor in many health ailments and serious conditions. For example, stress can cause for high blood pressure. It also can cause heart attacks.
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What is the most important risk factor for kidney disease?
Hypertension
What is a modifiable risk factor?
A risk factor is any situation, habit, social condition, physiological and psychological condition, developmental or intellectual condition, or spiritual or other variable that increases vulnerability of an individual group to an illness or accident. Medically, it is any characteristic, inherited trait, or activity that makes an individual more likely to contract a disease or condition. Examples of risk factors include obesity, smoking, exposure to asbestos, premature birth, family history of organ dysfunction, and compromised immune systems. A risk factor is any attribute or habit that makes something or someone more likely to have an injury or other problem. Smoking, for instance, is a risk factor for lung cancer and heart disease.
If you have a nonmodifiable risk factor for a disease what should you do?
alter the life styly factors that effect that disease in order to reduce your risk
Can a risk factor be defined as anything that increases the likelihood of injury or disease?
no
What Factors known to be related to a disease but not proven to be causal are called?
risk factor?
What is a major risk factor for at least 5 different diseases?
stress
What impact does stress have on men's health?
Become temperamental, and easily frustrated.
Compressional stress is the major factor that forms?
Folded mountains
What is a major risk factor for chronic bronchitis?
smoking
Which is a major risk factor for suicide?
mood disorders
High blood pressure is the major risk factor for?
stroke
What is a major risk factor in sudden cardiac death?
You die
A lack of is a major factor in traffic crashes?
risk awareness
Is a sedentary lifestyle is classified as a major risk factor for CVD?
yes
Is emphysema preventable?
In 99% cases it is, as a major risk factor is cigarette smoking.
Are strokes caused by pathogen?
Not usually. High cholesterol is a major risk factor in strokes.
What is considered a physical or psychological risk factor when wearing Personal protective equipment?
Physical risk factors when wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) include restricted movement, discomfort, heat stress, and impaired vision. Psychological risk factors can include increased stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation or disconnection from others. Addressing these risks is important to ensure that PPE is worn properly and consistently.
