March 4th, 2016 Persepolis by: Marjane Satrapi

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Hypertension

Level#1: There are many disorders that can happen to the circulatory system. In fact, heart disease is the most common cause of death of Americans. In 2001, more than 700,000 Americans died of heart disease. The most common disorders are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attacks, and strokes.

1. What is the most common cause of death of Americans?




2. How many Americans died from heart disease in 2001?




3. What are examples of the most common forms of heart disease?









Level#2: There are many disorders that can happen to the circulatory system. In fact, heart disease is the most common cause of death of Americans. In 2001, more than 700,000 Americans died of heart disease. The most common disorders are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attacks, and strokes. If you ever had a complete check-up, you probably had your blood pressure taken. A blood pressure reading measures how hard the heart is working. This reading can determine if you have high blood pressure.

1. What is the most common cause of death for Americans?





2. How many Americans died from heart disease in 2001?






3. What are examples of the most common forms of heart disease?









Level#3: There are many disorders that can happen to the circulatory system. In fact, heart disease is the most common cause of death of Americans. In 2001, more than 700,000 Americans died of heart disease. The most common disorders are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attacks, and strokes. If you ever had a complete check-up, you probably had your blood pressure taken. A blood pressure reading measures how hard the heart is working. This reading can determine if you have high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a sign that the blood vessels or heart are not working properly. High blood pressure may be caused by a variety of factors including diet, age, weight, and whether a person smokes tobacco. It can also be inherited from a previous generation. People with diabetes and kidney disease and who are pregnant are more likely to develop high blood pressure.

1. What is the most common cause of death of Americans, and how many Americans died of it in 2001?






2. What are the most common forms of heart disease?








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