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Which factor is considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Which factor is considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
- Exercise
- High density lipoprotein (HDL)
- Low total cholesterol level
- Smoking (correct)
What is the leading cause of death and disability according to the text?
What is the leading cause of death and disability according to the text?
- Accidents and injuries
- Chronic diseases (correct)
- Genetic disorders
- Infectious diseases
What is essential hypertension?
What is essential hypertension?
- Hypertension caused by obesity
- Hypertension related to high salt intake
- Hypertension with known genetic cause
- Hypertension with no known cause (correct)
What is the role of exercise in relation to total cholesterol and HDL?
What is the role of exercise in relation to total cholesterol and HDL?
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What is the long-term effect of plaque formation in the arteries?
What is the long-term effect of plaque formation in the arteries?
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