Study Notes
High Blood Cholesterol
- Level:
- BTEC National
- Board:
- Edexcel
Last updated 23 Sept 2022
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that can build up in the arteries around the heart. High levels of cholesterol are diagnosed by a blood test.
Causes of High Blood Pressure
The major cause of this is unhealthy lifestyle factors that include an unhealthy diet, smoking and alcohol consumption.
In a small number of cases it can be inherited and can go unnoticed if it is not detected at an early age.
Effects of High Blood Cholesterol
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Heart attack
High Blood Cholesterol Can Be Treated By
- Cutting out fatty foods
- Exercising
- Reducing alcohol consumption
- Not smoking
- Reducing stress levels