Smoking is a health hazard that can be fatal to smokers.

Smoking is a health hazard that can be fatal to smokers. When people smoke in their 50s, they are more susceptible to cardio vascular accidents compared to people in the same age group. Research has shown that people who smoke in their 50s are more likely to experience Cardio Vascular Accident (CVA) compared to people who are nonsmokers are likely to experience the same at67 years or later. According to a scientific research conducted by Sophie Hill, smokers who are in their 50s experience a risk factor of 16 % for Cardio Vascular Accident (CVA) that is considered a red zone for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. This risk factor is similar to what a 67 year olds people experience (Hill, 2010, pg. 7). When discussing Cardio Vascular Accident (CVA), the red zone is the danger zone where people are vulnerable to this health complication. Sometimes people miss the extent of the danger. Although the incidence of 16% may appear to be noticeably lower, the typical likelihood is still half that for other people, meaning that the danger is double for someone in that age range, which is still pretty significant. With age, the susceptibility factors tend to become more prevalent. A person has more time to modify their way of life with a five-year risk timeline than with a ten-year timeframe.

People who have high blood pressure are also susceptible to Cardio Vascular Accident. People who also have increased cholesterol levels in their body during their middle age or adult lives are also more likely to experience a Cardio Vascular Accident. According to Mark O’Doherty, a study discovered that elevated blood pressure (> 140/90) was the cause of 58.9% of CVA patients in Norway, 6.7% of which also exhibited high cholesterol levels (> 200 mg). Blood pressure increases as a result of cholesterol accumulation in blood vessels (O’Doherty, 2016, p. 4). According to the findings of the study, age plays a significant role in the amount of cholesterol in the human body. As people age, their cholesterol levels are more likely to increase as their physical activeness decreases and consumption of fatty foods increases. As more cholesterol accumulates in the body, it clogs the blood vessels and as a result, the area for normal blood flow reduces forcing the heart to pump blood faster to force it through the vessels which in return increases the blood pressure. Increased blood pressure can be managed by ensuring that the cholesterol level is fewer than 200 mg as this can help keep the blood pressure low hence minimizing instances of strokes.