Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health. He has a family history of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. He recently had a routine physical exam. He was told that his blood pressure was 120/85, his LDL cholesterol level was 210, and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight.The physician is most likely to be concerned about Arnold's risk for
A. cardiovascular disease.
B. cancer.
C. obesity.
D. respiratory problems.
Answer: A
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