What Did Langille and Colleagues Find in Their Extensive Canadian

question 78

Multiple Choice

What did Langille and colleagues find in their extensive Canadian Heart Health study on 5,000 men and women?

• A)Over half of those surveyed were hypertensive.
• B)About half had three or more major risk factors.
• C)Over half of those with hypertension were untreated.
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, a critical vital sign indicating cardiovascular health.

Capillary

Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Fluid Movement

The motion or flow of liquids in response to external forces or internal pressures.

Edema

A medical condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues, causing swelling.