List Three or More of the Major Risk Factors for CVD

question 31

Essay

List three or more of the major risk factors for CVD that can be changed. For each, discuss its effect on the cardiovascular system and (where appropriate) how the risk factor is measured.

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Definitions:

Pneumonia

An infectious disease affecting the lungs, causing inflammation and fluid-filled air sacs, and presenting symptoms like coughing and difficulty breathing.

Anteroposterior

Describing an orientation or direction from the front (anterior) to the back (posterior).

Transverse Diameter

The measurement across the widest part of a structure or organ, perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.

Pigeon Chest

A condition characterized by a protrusion of the sternum and ribs, giving the chest a bird-like appearance, formally known as pectus carinatum.