Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Cardiovascular Disease

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE regarding cardiovascular disease?

• A) The death rate has been increasing over the past two decades.
• B) It is an inevitable part of aging.
• C) It is the leading cause of death for men in the U.S., but not for women.
• D) It is the leading cause of death and disability for men and women in the U.S.

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