Which of the Following Describes a Known Association with Coronary

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a known association with coronary heart disease (CHD) ?

• A) In men, CHD begins 10-15 years earlier than in women.
• B) Women who take estrogen to reduce the risk for osteoporosis are at significantly higher risk for CHD.
• C) Men with blood cholesterol levels in the borderline-high range account for up to 10 percent of all deaths from CHD.
• D) Women younger than 45 years of age tend to have higher LDL cholesterol than do men of that age, but this difference disappears after menopause.

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