1) Based on the results from Lab 5A and the “Your Disease Risk” website, describe your risk of developing heart disease. What factors put you at risk for heart disease? (3 points) My results revealed that I am at low risk for developing heart disease. Although I know I am at low risk I still have some bad habits that put me at risk.…
The Standard Schnauzer (SS) is the oldest (and original prototype) of the three Schnauzer breeds. Since the Middle Ages, dogs very like today's Standard Schnauzer performed household and farm duties in Germany: guarding the family and livestock, ridding the farmyard of vermin, and protecting their owners as they traveled to market. These rough-haired, medium-sized dogs were descended from early European herding and guardian breeds and were not related to the superficially similar terriers of Britain. In the mid-19th century, German dog fanciers began to take an interest in this useful native breed.…
The data from the Framingham heart study led to the development of the prediction risk profile model of CVD. This assesses the seven risk factors associated with CVD including diabetes, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, total cholesterol, blood pressure (BP), smoking, age and gender (D'Agostino, et al. (2000). Three of these risk factors are inextricably linked…
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• Cardiovascular disease has high rates in people that belong to the different minority groups. Cardiovascular disease can be controlled mostly by individual’s health behaviors. If the…
Which of the following factor can greatly reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis? a) High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) b) Smoking c) Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) d) Presence of liver disorder Answer: A Answer Rationale: A. (Correct) High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) is able to transport cholesterol from the arteries and peripheral tissues back to the liver for removal. Increase intake of high-density lipoprotein can dramatically reduce the number of plaque formation, thus, reducing the chance of developing atherosclerosis. B. (Incorrect) Smoking is one of the major factors leading to the development of atherosclerosis.…
“Sana, Sana, Colita de Rana,” is a silly Hispanic chant which literally translates into “heal, heal, little frog's tail.” My mother, she would sing these few words while rubbing my injured knee with her soft worn hands. My pain would instantly vanish. I would be in awe, after all, my mother just performed a magic. She took away any evidence of pain.…
The 31 y/o male smoker’s 10-year heart attack risk is 5 % 2. What are the modifiable heart attack risk factors? This 31 y/o male need to stop smoking, lose weight, reduce blood pressure, and manage blood cholesterol level by not only following and strict diet but also by exercising for at least 30 minutes three times a week.…
This causes your heart to work harder to circulate blood throughout your body. High cholesterol, are fats in your body that are bad and not normal. Having high cholesterol can increase the risk of developing a stroke or heart disease. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. It narrows the small blood cells that supply blood and oxygen to the heart.…
Obesity and diabetes are other major risk factors for heart disease that needs to be monitored. Smoking and alcohol cessation must be encouraged to further decrease the risks. Also, healthy dietary habits must be encouraged at a young age as children, both at home and at school. Active interventions are required to foster policies and other innovations at the state and federal level to prevent heart disease and provide full accessibility to quality health services for such populations. Furthermore, assuring health promotion and education by increasing awareness of heart disease, its risk factors, and preventive measures, can help diminish heart disease in the present and the future generations to…
This article discusses how high cholesterol at a young age, between 30 and 40 years, greatly increases a person’s chance of having heart disease. The article encourages people in this age group to have their cholesterol screened. If they…
Public Health Problem Cardiovascular disease, more commonly known as heart disease, is a noninfectious, chronic, degenerative disease that has extensive historical documentation from over the ages but has become progressively prevalent with the rise of modern society. Cardiovascular disease currently stands as the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting both genders indiscriminately and is responsible for almost fifty percent of deaths that occur. It has recently become an area of intense scientific and medical investigation in collaboration with Public Health to ameliorate this health crisis. Cardiovascular disease most commonly develops in people for the three following reasons: (A) genetic makeup (this includes disorders and familial inheritance), (B) smoking and its repercussions and finally (C) personal choices and lifestyle habits (particularly those relating to diet consumption and physical exercise).…
Some of the stroke risk factor are modifiable such as Physical inactivity and Depression. The reason for physical inactivity is due to lack of a physical activity and sedentary behaviour. This can be improved by doing Regular exercise as it can reduce risk factor of stroke such as high blood pressure, cholesterol level and Diabetes. Mental health…
Strategies to prevent heart disease Heart disease is a devastating condition. It is known to be one of the leading causes of death across the world. There are some risk factors which make you more exposed to get a heart disease. Broadly, there are two types of risks: modifiable risk factors – the ones you can control such as diet, weight, lifestyle; and non-modifiable risk factors - ones you can’t control, like genetics.…