Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Can someone die of Heart DIsease at age 16

Can someone die of Heart DIsease at age 16?
I'm 16 with a very low HDL. Im supposed to have 40 but my number is around 29 to 30. I also smoke, So am I gonna die?
Heart Diseases - 5 Answers
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1 :
yes, keep smoking smokers re-unite!
2 :
It is possible to die of heart problems at early ages, however the most common causes of SADS (sudden adult death syndrome) in young people are congenital heart abnormalities that are unrelated to cholesterol levels or smoking. If you continue bad habits for 30 or 40 years then yes, you are at risk of coronary artery diease, but at 16 your risk of serious illnesses of this type are low. You should still stop smoking immediately, its a terrible habit and raises your risk not only of heart disease but of hypertension, many forms of cancer and lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
3 :
We're not God, so we can't answer that Eat more fish, (or salmon oil capsules) flax seed (ground) and you'll see a rise in your HDL. BTW, its the LDL that is the actual culprit in heart disease. HDL just helps to remove cholesterol from your arteries, thus being labeled a good cholesterol. And yes quit smoking, only if you don't want to die!
4 :
It is possible but not likely.
5 :
you will probably not die, but quit smoking eat healthy and excercise healthy. Also yes it is possible 16 years old could die from heart disease, mostly congenital heart disease. I have a friend who died at 16. It is very possible,i go to a camp for kids with heart disease some are severe....my friend if she needs any more surgerys they will have to give her a heart transplant

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