High levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) are associated with an increased risk of
a. diabetes mellitus.
b. high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLc).
c. coronary artery disease.
d. high blood pressure and stroke.
Answer: c. coronary artery disease.
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