MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

OSTEOPOROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the MODIFIABLE risk factors for cardiovascular pathologies?
A
smoking
B
Diabetes Mellitus
C
Age
D
Gender
E
Sedentary lifestyle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Smoking. Physical inactivity. Diet. Obesity. 07-Sept-2022

Detailed explanation-2: -The risk factors that can be controlled (modifiable) are: High BP; high blood cholesterol levels; smoking; diabetes; overweight or obesity; lack of physical activity; unhealthy diet and stress.

Detailed explanation-3: -How does physical inactivity increase the risk of heart and circulatory diseases? Being inactive can lead to fatty material building up in your arteries (the blood vessels that carry blood to your organs). If the arteries that carry blood to your heart get damaged and clogged, it can lead to a heart attack.

Detailed explanation-4: -Less active, less fit persons have a 30-50 percent greater risk of developing high blood pressure. Physical inactivity is a significant risk factor for CVD itself. It ranks similarly to cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol.

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