Question

cardiovascular disease, also called heart disease, is a group of conditions that affect the function of the cardiovascular system.
which of the following would decrease an individuals risk of developing heart disease?
a. making a healthy lifestyle or environmental change
b. avoid individuals who have heart disease
c. getting vaccinated
d. having relatives who have heart disease

Explanation:

• Option A: Healthy lifestyle choices (like regular exercise, balanced diet, not smoking) directly reduce risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol) for heart disease.
• Option B: Avoiding people with heart disease does not lower risk, as heart disease is not contagious.
• Option C: Vaccines protect against infectious diseases, not the primary risk factors for heart disease.
• Option D: Having affected relatives increases, not decreases, genetic risk for heart disease.

Answer:

A. making a healthy lifestyle or environmental change