Show simple item record

dc.contributor.authorBuckingham, S.
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-08T13:49:44Z
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-19T12:21:57Z
dc.date.available2018-11-08T13:49:44Z
dc.date.available2018-11-19T12:21:57Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.identifier.citation

Buckingham, S. (2008) 'Factors that Affect Cardiovascular Health: A Review', The Plymouth Student Scientist, 1(1), p. 331-344

en_US
dc.identifier.issn1754-2383
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/12812
dc.description.abstract

Cardiovascular disease is a major public health problem in terms of both high morbidity and mortality rates and large economic costs. Cardiovascular health and risk of disease are determined by a wide range of genetic and environmental factors. This review focuses on the extent to which heredity, physical activity, diet, and psychological factors (including stress) are known to contribute to cardiovascular health or disease. A predisposition for cardiovascular disease can be inherited, but genetic counselling allows the identification of those who are most at risk and an individualised plan to include appropriate lifestyle changes can then be formulated. It is well established that increasing amounts of physical activity can enhance cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of disease, but knowledge of specific aspects of exercise (such as optimal intensity and mode) is limited. Dietary interventions show that reductions in low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), and increases in high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and certain antioxidants and vitamins may reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors. The long-term effects of dietary salt are more controversial. Psychological factors are contributory, rather than major, determinants of cardiovascular health, but there is evidence that lack of social support, stress and other negative states can increase the risk of disease.

en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Plymouth
dc.rightsAttribution 3.0 United States*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/*
dc.subjectCardiovascular diseaseen_US
dc.subjectrisk factorsen_US
dc.subjectheritabilityen_US
dc.subjectphysical activityen_US
dc.subjectdieten_US
dc.subjectstressen_US
dc.titleFactors that Affect Cardiovascular Health: A Reviewen_US
dc.typeArticle
plymouth.issue1
plymouth.volume1
plymouth.journalThe Plymouth Student Scientist


Files in this item

Thumbnail
Thumbnail
Thumbnail

This item appears in the following Collection(s)

Show simple item record

Attribution 3.0 United States
Except where otherwise noted, this item's license is described as Attribution 3.0 United States

All items in PEARL are protected by copyright law.
Author manuscripts deposited to comply with open access mandates are made available in accordance with publisher policies. Please cite only the published version using the details provided on the item record or document. In the absence of an open licence (e.g. Creative Commons), permissions for further reuse of content should be sought from the publisher or author.
Theme by 
Atmire NV