Researchers Have Suggested That the Prevalence of Hypertension Among African

question 15

Multiple Choice

Researchers have suggested that the prevalence of hypertension among African Americans:

• A) is associated with an increased risk of CVD in both men and women.
• B) results in higher-than-normal rates of accidental death and suicide in men.
• C) is associated with Type 2 diabetes.
• D) reflects their greater cardiovascular reactivity to challenging situations.

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