QUESTION 10
Which is a modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease?
A. |
Personality patterns |
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B. |
Male-pattern baldness |
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C. |
Age |
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D. |
Gender |
Answer : (A) Personality patterns
The conditions that increases the risk of developing a disease are known as risk factors. Risk factors can be modifiable or non-modifiable.
Modifiable risk factors are those which can be controlled at will. Eg: cigarette somoking, control of diabetes.
Non-modifiable risk factors are those which cannot be changed. Eg : age, sex.
Risk factors for coronary artery disease
Modifiable risk factors | Non-modifiable risk factors |
Hypertension | Older age |
Diabetes mellitus | Male sex |
Hyperlipidemia | Family history of CAD |
Cigarette smoking | Ethnicity |
Sedentary life style (personality patterns) | Male pattern baldness |
Obesity | |
High alcohol intake |
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