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Which factor is considered an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Which factor is considered an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
- High density lipoprotein (HDL) level
- Exercise
- Obesity (correct)
- Low total cholesterol level
What is the main factor leading to atherosclerosis according to the text?
What is the main factor leading to atherosclerosis according to the text?
- High density lipoprotein (HDL) level
- American diet (correct)
- Exercise
- Genetics
What is the former guideline for high blood pressure and what is the current guideline according to the text?
What is the former guideline for high blood pressure and what is the current guideline according to the text?
- Former: 130/80 mm Hg, Current: 120/80 mm Hg
- Former: 150/90 mm Hg, Current: 140/90 mm Hg
- Former: 140/90 mm Hg, Current: 130/80 mm Hg (correct)
- Former: 120/80 mm Hg, Current: 110/70 mm Hg
What is the recommended level of low density lipoprotein (LDL) according to the text?
What is the recommended level of low density lipoprotein (LDL) according to the text?
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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?
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