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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD)?
- Cigarette smoking
- High levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (correct)
- Elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)
- Advanced age
What lifestyle factor is correlated with elevated cholesterol levels (hyperlipidemia)?
What lifestyle factor is correlated with elevated cholesterol levels (hyperlipidemia)?
- Advanced age
- Chronic kidney disease
- Cigarette smoking
- Obesity (correct)
Which lipoprotein has an even stronger correlation with the occurrence of coronary heart disease (CHD)?
Which lipoprotein has an even stronger correlation with the occurrence of coronary heart disease (CHD)?
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
- Chylomicrons
- Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (correct)
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
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What can lead to a 30% to 40% reduction in CHD mortality?
What can lead to a 30% to 40% reduction in CHD mortality?
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