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 Risk factor you can not control
Heredity
Tobacco use
Stress
Age
Diet
Gender
Cholesterol
Physical activity
Risk factor you can control:
1. Tobacco use
2. Diet
3. Physical activity
Risk factor you cannot control:
1. Heredity
2. Age
3. Gender
4. Cholesterol
Risk factors you can control:
- Tobacco use
- Stress
- Diet
- Physical activity
Risk factors you cannot control:
- Heredity
- Age
- Gender
- Cholesterol
To determine whether each risk factor is one that can be controlled or one that cannot be controlled, you can analyze the nature of each factor. Here's an explanation of each risk factor:
1. Heredity: This risk factor refers to a person's genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease, which is determined by their family history. It is considered a risk factor that you cannot control because you cannot change your genetic makeup.
2. Tobacco use: This risk factor refers to smoking or using tobacco products. It is considered a risk factor that you can control as you have the choice to either start or stop using tobacco.
3. Stress: Stress can be caused by various factors in life and can contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. It is considered a risk factor that you can control by adopting stress management techniques.
4. Age: Age is a risk factor that you cannot control as it naturally increases the risk of cardiovascular disease over time.
5. Diet: Diet refers to the types of food and drink consumed. It is considered a risk factor that you can control by adopting a healthy and balanced diet.
6. Gender: Gender refers to whether a person is male or female. It is considered a risk factor that you cannot control as it is determined by biological factors.
7. Cholesterol: Cholesterol refers to the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is considered a risk factor that you can control by managing your cholesterol levels through diet and medication if necessary.
8. Physical activity: Physical activity refers to the level of exercise or movement in a person's daily routine. It is considered a risk factor that you can control by engaging in regular physical activity.
Now you can mark each risk factor as either one you can control or one you cannot control:
Risk factor you can control: Tobacco use, Stress, Diet, Cholesterol, Physical activity (5 points)
Risk factor you cannot control: Heredity, Age, Gender (3 points)