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iveyjurea

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Are there biological markers that identify people at risk for cardiovascular disease?

Question 2

Risk for experiencing food insecurity in the United States is associated with all of the following except:
 a. income.
  b. ethnicity.
  c. location of the home.
  d. size of home.


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Smiles0805

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Yes; C-reactive protein (CRP) is increased during the inflammatory response, which is thought to trigger atherosclerosis. Increased homocysteine levels are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

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iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

lindahyatt42

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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