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Which of the following statements defines the association between a risk factor and the development of a disease?
The more risk factors for a disease, the greater the chance of developing that disease.
What factors increase the chances of a person developing byssinosis?
Smoking, impaired lung function, and a history of respiratory allergy increase a textile worker's risk of developing byssinosis.
Is MS hereditary?
Part of the risk factors for developing MS include genetics, but the risk of developing MS is not all influenced by genetics. The average risk of a person in society developing MS is 1 in 750. But if you have first-degree relatives (parents, siblings, etc.) who have MS, then your risk increases to anywhere between 1 in 100 to 1 in 40. But it is not all genetic. You can see this through the "identical twin" example. If you had an identical twin (same DNA structure, etc) who had MS, your risk of developing MS would be 1 in 4. If genetics were completely responsible for determining MS risk, your risk should be 100%. The fact that your risk is only 25% shows that there are other factors involved in determining your risk; ethnicity, geography, sex, and an as-of-yet undiscovered environmental "trigger" (such as a common disease), all of which play into your risk of developing MS.
What are the types of diabetes children can develop and the symptoms related to these?
One of the best things to do would be to check with your child's pediatrician. The doctor would be able to do a thorough exam of your child to determine if they have any risk factors for developing diabetes.
How is high cholesterol levels a risk factor for ischemia?
Risk of developing coronary artery disease increases as blood cholesterol levels increase. When combined with other factors, the risk is even greater.
What are three risk factors that increase a persons chance of developing a disease?
Poor hygiene, unprotected sex and consuming mixed drugs.
What is the risk of developing epilepsy over a lifetime?
The risk of developing epilepsy over a lifetime is 3%
Why does the risk for developing diabetes increase with age?
The risk for developing diabetes increases with age, more than 80% of diabetes cases in the US are people over 45. Although there is no clear connection, some factors which probably play a role in this increased risk is decreased muscle mass, weight gain and less exercise.
What are some risk factors of lupus?
Risk factors for getting the disease or risk factors if you already have the disease?
What are the risk factors for ischemia?
Men who are 45 years of age and older and women who are 55 years of age and older are considered to be at risk. Risk also increases with age.
What is independent and dependent risk factors of the disease?
Statistically: Dependent risk factors require other risk factors to reach statistical significance Independent risk factors are still statistically significant when adjusted for known risk factors
Explain the term risk factors and describe how to reduce your risk of 3 different diseases?
The phrase "risk factors" are used to describe how certain behaviors increase your risk of getting different diseases. People can reduce their odds of developing cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure and diabetes through managing their diet, increasing activity and avoiding heavy use of alcohol.
