Hello there in this post we will be delving more into new issues as concerns cardiovascular health .as we all know information is power. So without further ado, let’s get to it.
LIFESTYLE RISK FACTORS THAT CAN BE PREVENTED AND/OR CHANGED
SMOKING 🚬
Lifetime smoking roughly doubles your risk of developing heart disease. The chemicals in tobacco get into the bloodstream from the lungs. They damage the blood vessels (arteries) and other parts of the body. Your risk of having a stroke, and developing other diseases such as lung cancer are also increased. Stopping smoking is often the single most effective thing that a person can do to reduce their health risk. The increased risk falls rapidly after stopping smoking (although it takes a few years before the excess risk reduces completely). If you smoke and are having difficulty in stopping, then see your practice nurse for help and advice.
BEING OVERWEIGHT
If you are overweight, you are more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, or certain cancers. The increased health risk of obesity is most marked when the excess fat is mainly in the tummy (abdomen) rather than on the hips and thighs. As a rule, a waist measurement of 102 cm or above for men (92 cm for African men) and 88 cm or above for women (78 cm for African women) is a significant health risk.
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