In 2002, a Major Study Examining the Impact of Menopausal

question 12

Multiple Choice

In 2002, a major study examining the impact of menopausal hormone therapy was halted when it was discovered that there was a significant increase in the risk of developing

• A) ​diabetes.
• B) ​leukemia.
• C) ​breast cancer.
• D) ​osteoporosis.

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Definitions:

Increased Blood Sugar Levels

A condition where there is a higher than normal concentration of glucose in the blood, often associated with diabetes.

High-Risk Drinking

Alcohol consumption at levels that significantly increase the risk of harm to oneself or others.

Cirrhosis

A chronic liver disease marked by degradation of liver tissue, leading to liver failure.

Alcohol Dependence

A medical condition characterized by a strong craving for alcohol, inability to control drinking, and physiological withdrawal symptoms when alcohol use is stopped.