Asked by Colton Steinhauer on Sep 24, 2024
All of the following are true about smoking and cardiovascular risk EXCEPT that
A) smokers are more likely to die from heart attacks.
B) smoking increases heart rate.
C) smoking reduces the oxygen level in the blood.
D) smoking reduces blood pressure.
Cardiovascular Risk
The likelihood or probability of developing heart-related conditions, influenced by factors such as lifestyle, diet, and genetics.
Blood Pressure
The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.
- Discern the correlation between lifestyle habits and the chance of encountering cardiovascular diseases.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the correlation between lifestyle habits and the chance of encountering cardiovascular diseases.