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    Risk Factors

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    Authors
    Huxley, Rachel
    Taylor, R.
    Dobson, A.
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Book Chapter
    
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    Huxley, R. and Taylor, R. and Dobson, A. 2016. Risk Factors. In International Encyclopedia of Public Health, 383-392.
    Source Title
    International Encyclopedia of Public Health
    DOI
    10.1016/B978-0-12-803678-5.00390-8
    ISBN
    9780128037089
    School
    School of Public Health
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/66927
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be divided into three groups: fixed (nonmodifiable), major modifiable, and other factors. Rather than showing evidence of a step function, the relationship between cardiovascular risk and each of the major modifiable factors - smoking, blood pressure, blood lipids, and limited physical activity - is continuous and graded. Dichotomizing individuals into 'normal' and 'at-risk' groups ignores the fact that the lifestyles of almost all members of the community could be improved to reduce their risk of CVD. The pressing challenge is to broaden the understanding and application of this principle among both health professionals and policy makers.

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