Recent Shifts in the Major Causes of Death Suggest That

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Short Answer

Recent shifts in the major causes of death suggest that people are much _________ likely to die from tuberculosis today than they were in the early 1900s.

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Definitions:

BP

Blood Pressure, the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, often measured as an indicator of heart health.

HDL

stands for High-Density Lipoprotein, often called "good" cholesterol, which helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.

Myocardial Infarction

A medical term for a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, causing tissue damage.

CAD

Coronary Artery Disease, a condition involving the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries that can lead to heart attack.