Cardiovascular diseases- CVD
Factor How does it affect
development of CVD?
Genetics It inherits tendency to: high blood pressure,
poot cholesterol metabolism, arteries that are
more easily damaged, relative HDL and LDL
levels in the blood
The elasticity and width of arteries deceases with
Age age.
Gender Oestrogen gives some protection from CVD
before menopause, whereas men do not have
that protection.
Diet there are many correlations between dietary
habits and levels of CVD, e.g., lipoprotein and
salt levels.
High Blood Pressure Should not be above 140 MM Hg systolic and 90
mm Hg diastolic.
Smoking correlation and causation shown because
chemicals in smoke physically damage artery
linings and also cause them to constrict.
Inactivity Without exercise, the risk of CVD as it increases
blood pressure.
Factor How does it affect
development of CVD?
Genetics It inherits tendency to: high blood pressure,
poot cholesterol metabolism, arteries that are
more easily damaged, relative HDL and LDL
levels in the blood
The elasticity and width of arteries deceases with
Age age.
Gender Oestrogen gives some protection from CVD
before menopause, whereas men do not have
that protection.
Diet there are many correlations between dietary
habits and levels of CVD, e.g., lipoprotein and
salt levels.
High Blood Pressure Should not be above 140 MM Hg systolic and 90
mm Hg diastolic.
Smoking correlation and causation shown because
chemicals in smoke physically damage artery
linings and also cause them to constrict.
Inactivity Without exercise, the risk of CVD as it increases
blood pressure.
