Which of the Following Individuals Is at Highest Risk for Developing

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is at highest risk for developing hypertension?

• A) a 45-year-old man of European descent who is a vegetarian
• B) a 50-year-old woman of Asian descent who is physically inactive
• C) a 40-year-old Black Canadian man whose parents had hypertension
• D) a 25-year-old university student who is slightly overweight

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