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 Cholesterol Risk factor you can control – Cholesterol Risk factor you can not control – Cholesterol Age Risk factor you can control – Age Risk factor you can not control – Age Heredity Risk factor you can control – Heredity Risk factor you can not control – Heredity Tobacco use Risk factor you can control – Tobacco use Risk factor you can not control – Tobacco use Gender Risk factor you can control – Gender Risk factor you can not control – Gender Diet Risk factor you can control – Diet Risk factor you can not control – Diet Stress Risk factor you can control – Stress Risk factor you can not control – Stress Physical activity Risk factor you can control – Physical activity
Risk factor you can not control – Physical activity
Obesity Risk factor you can control – Obesity
Risk factor you can not control – Obesity
High blood pressure Risk factor you can control – High blood pressure
Risk factor you can not control – High blood pressure
Risk factor you can control – Physical activity Obesity Risk factor you can control – Obesity
Risk factor you can not control – Obesity
Overall, the risk factors you can control include cholesterol, age, heredity, tobacco use, gender, diet, stress, physical activity, and obesity. The risk factors you cannot control include age, heredity, tobacco use, gender, diet, stress, and obesity. It is important to take steps to control the modifiable risk factors to reduce your chances of developing cardiovascular disease.
Risk factor you can control - Physical activity
Risk factor you can not control - Age, Heredity, Tobacco use, Gender, Diet, Stress, Cholesterol
To determine whether a risk factor is within your control or not, you need to understand the definition and nature of each risk factor.
1. Cholesterol:
You can control your cholesterol levels through diet, physical activity, and medication if necessary. Making healthy food choices, maintaining a regular exercise routine, and taking prescribed medications as directed can help lower cholesterol levels.
2. Age:
Age is a risk factor that you cannot control. As you age, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease increases. However, you can still manage other risk factors to reduce the overall risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
3. Heredity:
Heredity refers to the genetic factors that can influence your risk of cardiovascular disease. While you cannot control your family history or genetic makeup, you can still manage other risk factors through lifestyle modifications and medical interventions.
4. Tobacco use:
Tobacco use, including smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke, is a risk factor that you can control. By quitting smoking or avoiding exposure to tobacco smoke, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
5. Gender:
Gender is a risk factor that you cannot control. However, it is worth noting that men generally have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to women. Regardless of gender, managing other modifiable risk factors is crucial for maintaining heart health.
6. Diet:
Your dietary choices play a significant role in your risk of cardiovascular disease. By adopting a healthy eating plan that is low in saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars, and rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, you can control this risk factor.
7. Stress:
While you cannot completely eliminate stress from your life, you can manage it effectively with stress-reducing techniques such as exercise, relaxation techniques, hobbies, and seeking social support. By controlling your response to stress, you can reduce its impact on your cardiovascular health.
8. Physical activity:
Physical activity is a risk factor that you can control. Regular exercise, such as aerobic activities, can improve cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, and help maintain a healthy weight, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
By understanding which risk factors you can control and which ones you cannot, you can take appropriate actions to mitigate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.