risk-lqc 7a

Question 1

risk

Answer 1

The probability of the occurrence of some unwanted event or outcome

Question 2

risk factor

Answer 2

Something which can increase/raise the chance of harm

Question 3

correlation

Answer 3

A change in one variable is accompanied by a change in another variable

Question 4

positive correlation

Answer 4

An increase in one variable in accompanied by an increase in the other variable

Question 5

negative correlation

Answer 5

An increase in one variable in accompanied by a decrease in the other variable

Question 6

causation

Answer 6

When a change in one variable is responsible for a change in another variable

Question 7

how to calculate risk

Answer 7

1 in = population number / incidence or number of deaths
As a decimal: 1 / calculated value
As a percentage: 1 / calculated value x 100%

Question 8

non controllable risk factors for CVD

Answer 8

age, sex, genetic predisposition

Question 9

controllable risk factors for CVD

Answer 9

lack of exercise, high salt intake, high LDL cholestral, smoking, stress, high bp, obesity