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DISEASES
disease (CVD) is
a general term that describesa
disease of the heart or blood
vessels.
Blood flow to the heart, brain or
body can bereduced asthe result of
a blood clot (thrombosis), or bya
build-up of fatty deposits inside an
artery thatcause the artery to
harden and narrow(atherosclerosis)
heart disease
Stroke
Peripheral
arterial disease
Aortic disease
Stroke
A
Aortic Disease
The
Causes of CVD
Hypertension(highbloodpressure)
Smoking
LackofSleep
Hyperlipidemia(highbloodcholesterol)
Diabetes
UnhealthyEating
PhysicalInactivity
Stress
DrinkingtoomuchAlcohol
Effects of CVD
Fatigue
Stroke
HeartAttack
Dizziness
ShortnessofBreath
ChestPain
Bloodpressurecanriseandfallquiteoften
Andtheworst
Death
Preventing CVD
Most
Preventing CVD
Eat healthy
Preventing CVD
Sleep well
Take regular
exercise
Avoid oily foods
CVD
Embarrassment
Feeling helpless
Being self-destructive
Fear of death
Sources
www.nhs.uk/.../cardiovascular-
disease/.../Introduction..
https://sites.google.com/a/cornell
.edu/cardiovascular-disease-in-the
-united-states/social-impacts