In general, men and women have a similar death rate from cardiovascular disease, but there is a discrepancy, with men ___________ having a significantly higher risk.
A) under 20 years old
B) during middle age
C) over 75 years old
D) who are married
Question 2
Judith has Type 1 diabetes, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Therefore, Judith
A) can do nothing to protect herself against cardiovascular disease.
B) has a behavioral risk factor for cardiovascular disease and can engage in certain behaviors to eliminate her risk.
C) cannot eliminate her risk for cardiovascular disease, but she can learn to manage her disorder and thus lower her risks.
D) has a physiological risk for cardiovascular disease and can learn to reduce her risk to that of a person with no risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
Lalla Essaydi, La Grande Odalisque, from the series Les Femmes du Maroc (The Women of Morocco).
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
Celiac disease affects the small intestine.
A sampling of bacterial diversity. Most bacteria do not cause disease.
Similar-looking, related species that are native to distant geographic realms