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1. The risk factors for cardiovascular disease that you can do something
about are:
a. High blood pressure
b. High cholesterol
c. Smoking
d. Obesity
e. Physical Inactivity
f. ALL of the above
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2.
A stroke is often the first symptom of high blood pressure and a heart
attack is often the first symptom of high cholesterol?
True False
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3.
A blood pressure of 140/90 is acceptable for people with diabetes?
True False
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4.
A blood cholesterol of 240 mg/dL is considered a good level for adults?
True False
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5.
If you have had a heart attack, quitting smoking can help reduce your
chances of having another heart attack?
True False
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1. f. All of the above
2. True
3. False. The goal is 130/80 or less.
4. False. Everyone's goal is 240mg/dL or lower
5. True. 1 year after quitting, the extra risk for a heart attack is cut in half.