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1) How many times does the average human heart beat in
a day?
1. 1,000
2. 10,000
3. 100,000
4. 1,000,000 |
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The nearest answer is C.
And those 100,000 or so beats pump an average 5,000
gallons of blood round the body each day. |
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2) Most people have heard the term
'cardiovascular disease' or CVD. But what does it
actually mean?
1. it just means having a heart attack
2. it means having a stroke
3. it means any illness to do with the heart and blood
vessels
4. it means either a heart attack or angina |
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The right answer is C.
The two main types of cardiovascular disease are
coronary heart disease (heart attack and angina) and
stroke. However heart deformities from birth, valvular
heart disease, and a range of other illnesses of the
heart and blood vessels are also classified as
cardiovascular disease. |
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3) The direct cause of a heart attack
is?
1. high blood pressure
2. high cholesterol
3. a blockage in an artery
4. the heart just stops beating |
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The most accurate answer is C.
Heart attacks occur when there is a blockage in a
coronary artery. However, both A and B are important
risk factors that increase the chance of a blockage.
By reducing blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels,
you can make a heart attack less likely. |
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4) A raised level of LDL cholesterol,
so called "bad cholesterol", is a factor in increased
risk of coronary heart disease. What can you do to
reduce LDL cholesterol?
1. eat less saturated fat, such as red meat, butter
and cheese
2. eat a wide range of fruit, vegetables and
wholegrains
3. stop smoking and get physically active
4. all of the above |
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The best answer is B.
All of the above can help to reduce LDL cholesterol
levels. They will also all benefit your overall
health. |
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5) Which of these illnesses kills most
women in the UK?
1. breast cancer
2. bowel cancer
3. lung cancer
4. cardiovascular disease |
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The right answer is D - by a long way.
It is not true that heart disease just affects men.
For instance, in 2003, over 122,000 women died from
heart and circulatory disease in the UK - 46,000 more
than died from cancer. |
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6) Being obese, with a body mass
index (BMI) of over 30 raises a person's risk of
coronary heart disease. What percentage of men in the
UK are classified as obese?
1. 6 per cent
2. 12 per cent
3. 22 per cent
4. 55 per cent |
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The right answer is C.
Both men and women are getting fatter in the UK -
levels of obesity in adults have increased by 50 per
cent in the last decade alone. What's more, a further
43 per cent of men are classified as being overweight
(with a BMI of 25 to 30). |
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7) Why do fruit and vegetables help to
keep your heart healthy?
1. because they are high in fibre
2. because they contain vitamins and minerals
3. because they are high in water
4. we don't know exactly why |
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The honest answer is D.
Experts aren't clear exactly why fruit and veg are so
good for your heart, but medical studies consistently
show that diets which include lots of fruit and
vegetables are associated with a lower risk of heart
disease. |
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8) Which of the following physical
activities is best for a healthy heart?
1. yoga
2. press-ups
3. tai chi
4. swimming |
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The right answer is D.
The best exercise for a healthy heart is 'aerobic'
exercise - any prolonged activity that uses the main
muscle groups and gets you slightly out of breath. |
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9) Raised blood pressure is one of the
risk factors for having a heart attack. What are the
typical symptoms of high blood pressure?
1. feelings of nausea
2. a racing pulse
3. increased anxiety
4. there usually aren't any |
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The most common answer is D.
The majority of people with high blood pressure have
no symptoms at all. People are often surprised when
they learn that their blood pressure is high because
usually they don't feel ill. In England, around one in
three men and women have high blood pressure, so it is
important to have a regular blood pressure check with
your GP. |
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10) How much more likely are
physically active people to survive a heart attack and
people who are sedentary?
1. it doesn't make any difference
2. 25 per cent more likely
3. twice as likely
4. five times as likely |
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The right answer is C.
A person who is physically active is twice as likely
to survive a heart attack compared to a person who has
not been physically active. |
