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Biological
the structure of the cells, tissues, and systems of the body and how adequately they function.
blood pressure
high blood pressure is hypertension
impact on kidneys because of high BP
kidneys have to work harder to regulate the bp and fliter the blood.
impact on heat because of high BP
heart works harder as the heart rate increases which can lead to heart attacks or heart failure
Blood cholesterol
A type of fat required for numerous functions in the body.
Bad Cholesterol
Low density lipoprotein (LDL), bad cholesterol, causes blockage in blood vessels narrowing blood flow.
Good Cholesterol
High density lipoprotein (HDL), good cholesterol, it helps get rid of LDL build up
Genetics
aspects that influence health and wellbeing are sex, body type, hormone production, predisposition to disease and all aspects of personality
birth weight
low birth weight (2.5 kilograms) may lead to underdeveloped immune system
body weight
overweight or obesity can cause cardiovascular disease, type two diabetes,some cancers, social exclusion
Glucose regulations
consistently high GR leads to high insulin , consistency can lead to insulin resistance which can lead to type 2 diabetes.