The INTERHEART Study Found That of the Nine Risk Factors

question 35

Multiple Choice

The INTERHEART study found that of the nine risk factors, the following three had the greatest impact on the risk of heart attack.

• A) abdominal obesity, psychosocial factors, and low physical activity
• B) raised lipids, smoking, and psychosocial factors
• C) psychosocial factors, high blood pressure, and raised lipids
• D) low consumption of fruits and vegetables, high blood pressure, and diabetes
• E) smoking, low physical activity, and lack of consumption of moderate amounts of alcohol

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