Which of the following is NOT true about coronary heart disease (CHD)?

A. Estrogen serves as a protector against CHD for women.
B. On average, women develop CHD 10 years earlier than men.
C. Levels of estrogen in women decrease after menopause.
D. Heart disease is often referred to as an "older woman's disease."


Answer: B

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