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Atherosclerosis |
the build up of plaque on blood vessel walls, making it harder for blood to get through |
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Behavioural determinants |
actions or patterns of living of an individual or group that impact on health, such as smoking, sexual activity, participation in physical activity and eating practices |
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Biological determinants |
factors relating to the body that impact on health, such as genetics, hormones, body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, birth weight |
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Body Mass Index (BMI) |
a statistical measure of body mass calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters). A score of 28.6-24.9 is considered a healthy weight. 29.9 is considered over weight and 30 and over is considered obese. |
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Cholesterol |
a type of fat required for maintaining cell membranes and producing hormones |
