Regarding Cardiovascular Disease, Which of the Following Statements Best Describes

question 24

Multiple Choice

Regarding cardiovascular disease, which of the following statements best describes the trend over the last three decades?

• A) The occurrence of CVD has decreased among men, but increased among women.
• B) The occurrence of CVD has decreased among adults under the age of 55, but not in adults over 60.
• C) The occurrence of CVD continues to decline, but it is still the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S.
• D) The occurrence of CVD has increased and is still the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S.

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