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 cannot control.
------------------------------------------------------------risk factor you can control/ risk factor you cant control
age-
cholesterol-
heredity-
gender-
stress-
tobacco use-
diet-
physical activity-
risk factor you can control: cholesterol, stress, tobacco use, diet, physical activity
risk factor you can't control: age, heredity, gender
Here is how you can categorize each risk factor:
- Age: Age is a risk factor that you cannot control. As we grow older, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease increases.
- Cholesterol: Cholesterol is a risk factor that you can control. By maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, you can control your cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Heredity: Heredity is a risk factor that you cannot control. If you have a family history of cardiovascular disease, your risk may be higher.
- Gender: Gender is a risk factor that you cannot control. Men tend to have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than women, especially at a younger age. However, after menopause, the risk for women increases as well.
- Stress: Stress is a risk factor that you can potentially control. It's important to manage stress through techniques such as exercise, relaxation techniques, and seeking support to reduce the impact on cardiovascular health.
- Tobacco use: Tobacco use is a risk factor that you can control. Avoiding smoking or quitting smoking can greatly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Diet: Diet is a risk factor that you can control. By maintaining a healthy and balanced diet, low in saturated and trans fats, sugar, and sodium, and rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, you can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Physical activity: Physical activity is a risk factor that you can control. Regular exercise and an active lifestyle help maintain a healthy weight, lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, and improve overall cardiovascular health.
By knowing which risk factors you can control, you can take proactive steps to reduce your risk and promote a healthier heart.
age- cannot control (risk factor you can't control)
cholesterol- can control (risk factor you can control)
heredity- cannot control (risk factor you can't control)
gender- cannot control (risk factor you can't control)
stress- can control (risk factor you can control)
tobacco use- can control (risk factor you can control)
diet- can control (risk factor you can control)
physical activity- can control (risk factor you can control)