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Anabel Martinez
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Which of the following are modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease? (Select all that apply.)

A) Male gender
B) Age of 75 years
C) Cigarette smoking
D) Body mass index (BMI) of 31
E) Moderate exercise six times per year

Modifiable Risk Factors

Aspects of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or genetic susceptibility that can be altered to reduce the risk of disease.

Cigarette Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burned tobacco that may contain additives, which is known to cause several health problems, including cancer.

Body Mass Index

A metric for assessing body fat, using both height and weight, designed for use in adults of either sex.

  • Identify modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
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Avianna WaldenDec 22, 2024
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