In other words, their purchasing power or real âinflation-adjustedâincome falls. Real income is a proxy for the standard of living. When real incomes are rising, so is the standard of living, and vice versa. In reality, prices change at different paces.
Risk factors for coronary heart disease. A risk factor is something that that increases your likelihood of getting a disease. There are several factors that can increase the risk of developing CHD. The main ones are: Smoking. High blood pressure. High blood cholesterol.
In addition to causing heart disease, cholesterol plaque can also clog the renal arteries and cut off blood flow to the kidneys, resulting in loss of kidney function. Triglycerides, another fat (lipid) found in the blood, are associated with CVD when levels are too high. People who are at risk for cardiovascular disease can take a blood test called a lipid profile. It is recommended that people with chronic kidney disease have a blood test called a lipid profile each year.