Patient Education Plan for Robert Cleeve
Objective: The goal of this educational plan is to help understand the difference between
modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, and to highlight the importance of risk factor
reduction despite a family history of chronic diseases. This plan will address concerns and
encourage you to take steps toward improving your health by focusing on changes you can
control.
1. Modifiable vs. Non-Modifiable Risk Factors
Definition:
Non-modifiable risk factors are those that cannot be changed. They include:
oAge: The chance of getting many diseases, like heart disease, goes up as you get
older.
oGenetics and Family History: Heart disease is one illness that can run in
families. However, having a family background of a condition does not mean that
you will also get it.
oGender: Men are more likely than women to get heart disease when they are
younger, but women's risk goes up after menopause.
Modifiable risk factors are things that can be managed or made better by making
changes to how you live. These include:
oSmoking: Heart disease and stroke are often caused by smoking. Giving up
smoking can greatly lower the chance of getting these and other long-term
diseases.
oDiet: The chance of heart disease can be lowered by eating a balanced diet that is
high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins and low in sugars, salt,
and saturated fats.
oPhysical Activity: Doing a lot of exercise every day can help you lose weight,
lower your blood pressure, and make your heart healthier.
oOverweight or fat people are more likely to get heart disease, diabetes, and other
health problems. These risks can be lowered by watching what you eat and
working out.
Educational Emphasis: While you cannot change things like genetics, it's important to know
that the choices you make in your daily life%can have a big effect on your health. Even though
your%family background makes you%more likely to develop heart disease, stroke, or%other long-
term conditions, you%can lower your%chances by changing risk factors that you are
able%to%control.
2. The Role of Risk Factor Reduction in Patients with a Strong Family History of Chronic
Disease
