Which Individual Is at the Highest Risk for Stroke

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which individual 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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