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Current Cardiology Reports
Published in: Current Cardiology Reports 6/2016

01-06-2016 | Lipid Abnormalities and Cardiovascular Prevention (G De Backer, Section Editor)

The Role of Healthy Lifestyle in the Primordial Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Authors: Steven A. Claas, Donna K. Arnett

Published in: Current Cardiology Reports | Issue 6/2016

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Abstract

Whereas primary prevention seeks to forestall development of disease in individuals with elevated risk, primordial prevention seeks to preempt the development of risk factors. Health behaviors—characterized as “lifestyle” factors—are key interventional targets in primordial prevention of cardiovascular disease. Appropriate dietary intake, including limiting salt and saturated fat consumption, can reduce the risk of developing hypertension and dyslipidemias. Regular physical activity is associated with lower blood pressure and healthier lipid profiles. Diet and exercise are critical to maintaining weight conducive to cardiovascular health. Behavioral factors such as stress management, sleep duration, portion control, and meal timing may play a role in weight management and offer additional routes of intervention. Any smoking elevates cardiovascular risk. Although lifestyle modification programs can be instrumental in reaching public health goals, maintaining cardiovascular health should not be a matter solely of willpower. Ideally, structural and social forces should make healthy lifestyles the default option.
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Metadata
Title
The Role of Healthy Lifestyle in the Primordial Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Authors
Steven A. Claas
Donna K. Arnett
Publication date
01-06-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Cardiology Reports / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 1523-3782
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3170
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-016-0728-7

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