Biological factors

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Biological

the structure of the cells, tissues, and systems of the body and how adequately they function.

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blood pressure

high blood pressure is hypertension

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impact on kidneys because of high BP

kidneys have to work harder to regulate the bp and fliter the blood.

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impact on heat because of high BP

heart works harder as the heart rate increases which can lead to heart attacks or heart failure

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Blood cholesterol

A type of fat required for numerous functions in the body.

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Bad Cholesterol

Low density lipoprotein (LDL), bad cholesterol, causes blockage in blood vessels narrowing blood flow.

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Good Cholesterol

High density lipoprotein (HDL), good cholesterol, it helps get rid of LDL build up

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Genetics

aspects that influence health and wellbeing are sex, body type, hormone production, predisposition to disease and all aspects of personality

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birth weight

low birth weight (2.5 kilograms) may lead to underdeveloped immune system

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body weight

overweight or obesity can cause cardiovascular disease, type two diabetes,some cancers, social exclusion

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Glucose regulations

consistently high GR leads to high insulin , consistency can lead to insulin resistance which can lead to type 2 diabetes.