Which of the following groups of people has the highest risk for heart disease and other chronic diseases?

A. stressed white-collar workers
B. low-socioeconomic groups
C. overweight women
D. college graduates
E. Asian Americans


B. low-socioeconomic groups

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What will be an ideal response?

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