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What are the odds of nonsmokers developing cardiovascular disease when compared to smokers?
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∙ 11y ago
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.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoNonsmokers are half as likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
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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.
Cause of smoking?
Compared with nonsmokers, smoking is estimated to increase the risk of-Coronary heart disease by 2 to 4 timesStroke by 2 to 4 timesMen developing lung cancer by 23 timesWomen developing lung cancer by 13 timesDying from chronic obstructive lung diseases (such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema) by 12 to 13 times.
What is the relationship between changes in lifestyle and decline in cardiovascular disease in the US?
It is believed that cardiovascular disease is strongly influenced by lifestyle behaviors. Since many of these behaviors are modifiable (changeable), it is logical to assume that if we change our behaviors, we can change our cardiovascular health for the better.Risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease include:SmokingConsuming a high fat/high sodium dietLack of exerciseExcessive use of alcohol and drugsExcessive stress
What are the Fats that promote cardiovascular disease called?
The fats associated with cardiovascular disease are cholesterol and triglycerides.
How do you treat cardiovascular disease?
There are numerous types of cardiovascular disease. The question needs to be more specific.
What will eating unhealthy foods not exercising and using tobbacco will increase a person's risk of?
Developing CVD (cardiovascular/heart disease), cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
Do all arrhythmias indicate the presence of cardiovascular disease?
all arrhythmias indicate the presence of cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease can be attributed to this uncontrollable risk factor?
Cardiovascular disease can be attributed to this uncontrollable risk factor:
Is atherosclerosis a cardiovascular disease?
atherosclerosis=cardiovascular disease, the same way as upper arm bone=humerus
Is cardiovascular a communicable disease?
No
Type of disease affect the heart?
cardiovascular disease
Who has more of a risk for cardiovascular disease?
Elderly, cigarette smoking obese people have a high risk of cardiovascular disease.
