Perhaps the Most Important Noncontrollable Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease

question 18

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the most important noncontrollable risk factor for cardiovascular disease is

• A) age.
• B) gender.
• C) race.
• D) family history.

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