Jose Is in His Early Twenties

question 78

Multiple Choice

Jose is in his early twenties. As a teen he frequently went out with friends on the weekends and drank a six-pack of beer by himself. According to the research performed by Oesterle, which of the following health problems might Jose be experiencing, even though is still young?

• A) Hepatitis and high blood pressure
• B) High blood pressure and obesity
• C) Diabetes and kidney failure
• D) Kidney failure and obesity

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