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.
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A histologic slide showing the sponge-like architecture of a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
The cardiovascular system.
(A) Female head louse. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ Dr. Dennis ...
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