Case Study 2 Essay
Dear Mrs. Jones, I am writing in response to your health concerns. Unfortunately, according to your biography, it is reasonable for your doctor to be concerned about your overall health. I believe that she has noticed that you have multiple risk factors that predispose you to cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and type II diabetes. Those factors include your cholesterol, weight, and the fact that you are prediabetic.
I would like to begin by explaining that contrary to what you heard on Dr. Oz, there is no such thing as lousy cholesterol. However, the levels of your total cholesterol along with the levels of its individual components have significant effects on your overall health. Relative to table 10.9 of the HSC 3211 textbook, your total cholesterol is borderline high. Furthermore, your LDL, often referred to as bad cholesterol, when calculated, is borderline high, your triglyceride levels are borderline high, and your HDL, good cholesterol, is low (56). Unfortunately, your high total cholesterol and low HDL results in a risk ratio of 5.6 and, according to the HSC 3211 text, this puts you at a high risk for cardiovascular disease (58).
Another cause for concern is your weight. There is no relationship between age and weight. However, the proportion between height and weight, your BMI, is indicative of your overall health and is unaffected by bone mass or density. When calculated, your BMI is approximately 46. According to the HSC 3211 textbook, a BMI greater than 40 falls under the category of extreme or case three obesity (90). The book also indicates that this level of obesity, coupled with your waist circumference, places you in extremely high risk for disease (90).
Consequently, your weight has negative effects on your overall health. Obesity can lead to numerous diseases such as hypertension, cancer, impaired immune function, gallbladder and kidney disease, skin problems, impotence, sleep disorder, back pain, and arthritis. Additionally, the
I would like to begin by explaining that contrary to what you heard on Dr. Oz, there is no such thing as lousy cholesterol. However, the levels of your total cholesterol along with the levels of its individual components have significant effects on your overall health. Relative to table 10.9 of the HSC 3211 textbook, your total cholesterol is borderline high. Furthermore, your LDL, often referred to as bad cholesterol, when calculated, is borderline high, your triglyceride levels are borderline high, and your HDL, good cholesterol, is low (56). Unfortunately, your high total cholesterol and low HDL results in a risk ratio of 5.6 and, according to the HSC 3211 text, this puts you at a high risk for cardiovascular disease (58).
Another cause for concern is your weight. There is no relationship between age and weight. However, the proportion between height and weight, your BMI, is indicative of your overall health and is unaffected by bone mass or density. When calculated, your BMI is approximately 46. According to the HSC 3211 textbook, a BMI greater than 40 falls under the category of extreme or case three obesity (90). The book also indicates that this level of obesity, coupled with your waist circumference, places you in extremely high risk for disease (90).
Consequently, your weight has negative effects on your overall health. Obesity can lead to numerous diseases such as hypertension, cancer, impaired immune function, gallbladder and kidney disease, skin problems, impotence, sleep disorder, back pain, and arthritis. Additionally, the
Cited: Angelopoulos, Dr. Theodore. HSC 3211 Preventative Healthcare. University of Central Florida, Fall 2012. Robinson, Mathew. HSC 3211 PowerPoint Presentations. University of Central Florida, Fall 2012. John Orelien Case Study #2 HSC 3211 T/R October 23, 2012