Cardiovascular disease can start to develop during adolescence or even childhood. Below are some risk factors that may increase your chances of developing cardiovascular disease. Mark the risk factor as one you can control or one you can not control.(8 points)
Risk factor you can control
Gender
Risk factor you can not control
Age
Risk factor you can control –
Risk factor you can not control –
Tobacco use
Risk factor you can control –
Risk factor you can not control –
Physical activity
Risk factor you can control –
Risk factor you can not control –
Diet
Risk factor you can control –
Risk factor you can not control –
Cholesterol
Risk factor you can control –
Risk factor you can not control –
Stress
Risk factor you can control –
Risk factor you can not control –
Heredity
Risk factor you can control –
Risk factor you cannot control
Risk factor you can control – Heredity (through genetic testing and lifestyle choices)
Risk factor you can not control – Gender
Risk factor you can control – Tobacco use
Risk factor you can not control – Age
Risk factor you can control – Physical activity
Risk factor you can not control – Diet
Risk factor you can control – Cholesterol (through diet and medication)
Risk factor you can not control – Stress
Risk factor you can control - Physical activity, Diet, Cholesterol, Stress
Risk factor you cannot control - Gender, Age, Tobacco use, Heredity
To determine if a risk factor is within your control or not, you need to consider whether you have the ability to modify or change that factor.
For example, physical activity is a risk factor that you can control because you have the power to engage in regular exercise and be physically active. Similarly, your diet is something that you can control by making conscious choices about the foods you consume.
On the other hand, gender is something you cannot control because it is determined by biological factors. Age is also beyond your control since it is a natural process of getting older. Tobacco use is a risk factor you can control, as you can choose to quit smoking or avoid starting in the first place. Heredity refers to your genetic makeup, which is inherited from your parents and is not something you can control.
It is important to note that while some risk factors may be beyond your control, such as age and gender, it does not mean that you cannot take steps to reduce the overall risk of developing cardiovascular disease. By focusing on the risk factors that you can control, such as physical activity, diet, cholesterol, and stress, you can make positive changes to promote heart health and reduce the chances of developing cardiovascular disease.