Which of the Following Risk Factors Is Associated with a Twofold

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following risk factors is associated with a twofold increase in the risk for coronary artery disease death and up to a sixfold risk for stroke?

• A) Diabetes mellitus
• B) Hypertension
• C) Obesity
• D) High alcohol consumption

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