Cigarette smoking is the leading behavioral risk factor for cardiovascular death in the United States. However,
A) cigar and pipe smoking are unrelated to cardiovascular deaths.
B) the increase in men's smoking habits would predict an even greater risk of cardiovascular deaths in the future.
C) declining rates of smoking have led to decreases in cardiovascular deaths due to cigarette smoking.
D) diet remains the leading behavioral risk factor for cardiovascular death in other parts of the world.
Question 2
Taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin lowers the risk for CVD because
A) anti-inflammatory drugs make the blood more acidic, which dissolves blood clots.
B) anti-inflammatory drugs lower blood pressure, which is an important risk factor.
C) anti-inflammatory drugs lower cholesterol, which is an important risk factor.
D) anti-inflammatory drugs reduce inflammation, which is a risk for CVD.
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