BRAINCAKEModifiable Risk Factors
Modifiable risk factors are those that a person can change, usually through their lifestyle or with medical treatment. Reducing them lowers the risk of CVD, even for people with non-modifiable risk factors.
The main modifiable risk factors for CVD are:
• Smoking. Chemicals in tobacco smoke damage the endothelium and raise blood pressure.
• Diet. A diet high in saturated fat raises blood cholesterol (LDL). A high salt intake raises blood pressure. Too many kilojoules leads to weight gain.
• Obesity. Being overweight, especially with fat around the abdomen, is linked to high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.
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