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Native American and Hispanic women have lower death rates from Heart disease
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Why the chances of heart attack in females is less than in males?
actually, heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, but is rarely stated as so in tv programs and such. also, women have generally very different symptoms from men when they are experiencing a heart attack.
Does coronary heart disease affect both men and women?
Yes. However, relatively speaking, women are significantly less vulnerable to major cardiac events, in their reproductive years, due to the postulated preventive effects of estrogen. After menopause, women are equally as likely, as men, to have significant coronary artery disease.
What is known to correlate most strongly with reduced risk of deaths from heart disease?
People who exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and manage stress are less likely to have heart disease. A healthy lifestyle will offset internal risk factors such as age, gender, family history, and ethnicity. Many ethnic groups, including African Americans, have an increased risk of heart disease.
How does staying fit prevent heart disease?
It helps your heart pump more blood through each beat Causing it work less which is less stress on your heart.
What body shape or distribution of fat is considered high risk for heart disease?
Visceral (belly) fat is associated with a higher risk of heart disease. Subcutaneous fat (overall or more on the butt) is less risky for heart disease.
How does heart disease affect tissue?
Heart disease can affect body tissues by decreasing the amount of oxygen available for metabolism. For example, CHF may lead to fatigue because the heart is pumping less effectively.
What are the uses of being a vegetarian for us?
Better health Less chance of heart disease
What are the risk for heart disease?
High blood pressurePhysical inactivityObesity and overweightDiabetes mellitusIncreasing ageGenderFamily historyTobacco smokeHigh blood cholesterolHigh Blood sugarPeople who exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and manage stress are less likely to have heart disease. A healthy lifestyle will offset internal risk factors such as age, gender, family history, and ethnicity. Many ethnic groups, including African Americans, have an increased risk of heart disease.You may find this article on heart disease risk helpful: http://heartdisease.answers.com/risk-factors/heart-disease-risk-101-evaluate-your-risk
What is the definition of heart disease?
When the heart becomes unhealthy from an unhealthy diet, or lack of exercise, it is less able to function correctly. Over the years the blood vessels may become clogged from plaque buildup resulting in Heart disease.
What does compelling indication mean?
{| |- | are high-risk situations such as coronary heart failure, heart attack, coronary heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and stroke. Patients with chronic kidney disease or diabetes are treated to BP goal of less than 130/80 mm Hg. |}
Can vitamin C prevent gallbladder disease?
women who took daily vitamin C supplements were 34% less likely to contract gallbladder disease and gallstones, and that women deficient in ascorbic acid had an increased prevalence of gallbladder disease.
What's the definition of Heart disease?
When the heart becomes unhealthy from an unhealthy diet, or lack of exercise, it is less able to function correctly. Over the years the blood vessels may become clogged from plaque buildup resulting in Heart disease.
