Which of the Following Variables Does Not Increase an Individual's

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following variables does not increase an individual's likelihood of developing a cardiovascular disease?

• A)gender
• B)family history of heart attack under 55 years of age
• C)smoking
• D)hypertension
• E)type 2 diabetes

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Definitions:

Demand-Pull Inflation

Inflation that occurs when the demand for goods and services exceeds the available supply, leading to higher prices.

Official Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment, measured by government agencies to assess the economy's health.

Discouraged Workers

Individuals who are not actively looking for work because they believe no jobs are available for them or there are none for which they would qualify.

Marginally Attached

A term used to describe individuals who are not currently in the labor force but have looked for work in the recent past and are willing to work.