Which of the Following Is Accurate Concerning the Risk Factors

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is accurate concerning the risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

• A) The primary risk factors are not well known.
• B) Risk factors such as high cholesterol or smoking do not constitute an increased risk when both are present.
• C) The more high-risk behaviors or characteristics a person has, the higher the person's risk of heart disease.
• D) Widespread publicity about the dangers of smoking and high cholesterol have had little effect on the rate of cardiovascular disease risks for most Americans.

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