Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following factors increases the risk of Coronary Artery Disease?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Stress.
Key Points
- Stress is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease.
- This disease can be overcome by controlling the following factors, which reduce your risk.
- These include the following -
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Obesity, and
- Lack of exercise (the so-so-leisure lifestyle)
- Certain types of radiation therapy to the chest
- Stress
- High LDL "bad" cholesterol and low HDL "good" cholesterol.
Additional Information
- Coronary heart disease (CHD) -
- It is usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits (atheroma) on the walls of the arteries around the heart (coronary arteries).
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