Circle the nonmodifiable and modifiable risk factors that apply to B.T
a. Age
b. Smoking
c. Family history of CAD
d. Obesity
e. Physical inactivity
f. Gender
g. Hypertension
h. Diabetes mellitus
i. Hyperlipidemia
j. Ethnic background
k. Stress
l. Excessive alcohol use
You should have noted: B. Smoking; C. Family history of CAD; D. Obesity (fat distribution pattern);
E. Physical inactivity; F. Gender (male); G. Hypertension; I. Hyperlipidemia; K. Stress.
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