Which of the Following Individuals Is at the Highest Risk

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is at the highest risk for stroke?

• A)A 65-year-old Caucasian with family history of heart disease
• B)A 65-year-old obese African American with a history of hypertension
• C)A 55-year-old African American with family history of hypertension
• D)A 45-year-old Caucasian with family history of diabetes

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Government Expenditures

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Federal Tax Structure

The system by which the U.S. government finances its operations through the imposition of taxes on individuals, corporations, and other entities, including income tax, corporate tax, and sales tax.

Average Tax Rate

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