Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. High socioeconomic status is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
2. Alcohol use provides protection against cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure.
3. Men are more likely than women to have a heart attack in their forties.
4. -reactive protein is associated with inflammation and increased cardiovascular disease risk.
5. Insulin resistance is a marker for metabolic syndrome.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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