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OCTOBER SUPPLEMENTARY 2017

LEADING CAUSES OF DEATHS IN SOUTH AFRICA

According to a recent report by the Department of Health, deaths among young adults were caused mainly by hypertension and infections. As a result of this report, some communities have started community projects to prevent deaths caused by lifestyle diseases.
[Adapted from www.statssa.gov.za. Accessed on 16 March 2017.]

3.1 Define hypertension and explain ONE lifestyle choice that may lead to it.
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Final answer:

Hypertension is high blood pressure, and poor diet high in salt and saturated fats can lead to it.


Explanation:

Hypertension is high blood pressure, a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is consistently too high, leading to potential health risks.

One lifestyle choice that may lead to hypertension is poor diet high in salt and saturated fats. Consuming excess salt can cause fluid retention, increasing blood volume and pressure on arteries, while saturated fats can lead to atherosclerosis, further impacting blood flow.


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