Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Risk Factors for Heart

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the risk factors for heart disease?

• A) They are unknown.
• B) They include smoking and age.
• C) They cannot be reduced by one's behaviour.
• D) They are more common among women than men.

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