LAB-What infuences blood pressure
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... The aim of the experiment is to determine whether obesity or smoking influences blood pressure or not. Hypothesis Obesity is one of the factors influencing increase of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Nowadays, obesity is a big problem among mankind especially in well-developed countries. The statistics show that in this countries (e.g. USA, UK) majority of people faces cardiovascular problems. Is it rather due to unhealthy lifestyle or inappropriate diet? This question is difficult to answer, but probably the mixture of these factors causes so many diseases. The earliest the disease is determined, the greater chances of total healing. So, to investigate cardiovascular problems measuring of blood pressure is in order. Than, further investigations or therapy can be subscribed to individual beings. These problem is no longer typical for elderly but to youth as well. The teenagers should also visit doctors and check their health conditions. Theoretical background Blood pressure














