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pane00

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Which chronic disease is called the silent killer?
 
  A. hypertension
  B. diabetes
  C. coronary heart disease
  D. osteoporosis

Question 2

Losing as little as ________ pounds of weight can improve a person's blood pressure.
 
  A. 5
  B. 10
  C. 15
  D. 25



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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