Which of the Following Is a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) ?

• A) diastolic blood pressure of 80
• B) high-density lipoprotein (HDL)cholesterol of less than 2.0 mmol/L
• C) body mass index (BMI)of greater than 25
• D) low-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol of greater than 3.0 mmol/L

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